Androgen Suppression at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Androgen Suppression? Treatment to suppress or block the production of male hormones. Androgen suppression is achieved by surgical removal of the testicles, by taking female sex hormones, or by taking other drugs, antiandrogens. Also called androgen ablation.

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