Can Bromocriptine help treat androgen excess symptoms in women, such as those seen in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and what evidence supports its use?
Gaurav ChauhanContributor
Can Bromocriptine be used to treat symptoms of androgen excess in women?
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Yes, bromocriptine can help treat androgen excess in PCOS by lowering prolactin levels, which may reduce testosterone. Studies, like the one in the “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” (2004), support its efficacy.
Bromocriptine can sometimes help manage PCOS by lowering prolactin levels, which might reduce symptoms like androgen excess. However, evidence is limited and mixed.