Definition and Mechanism of Action The term antiandrogen (also commonly referred to as an androgen antagonist) denotes a class of pharmacological substances designed specifically to inhibit or entirely block the biological effects of androgenic hormones on target tissues and cells. Androgens, which include the primary male sex hormones like testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT), are critical […]
Antiandrogen Therapy Introduction to Antiandrogen Therapy Antiandrogen therapy represents a crucial medical intervention within the broader field of hormone therapy, fundamentally designed to counteract the physiological effects of androgens, which are a class of steroid hormones. These hormones, primarily testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT), play a pivotal role in the development and maintenance of male characteristics, […]