Effect of diethylstilbestrol on plasma testosterone levels during 24 hours: Study comparing doses of 1 and 5 mg daily, and 1 mg. 3 times daily

J. Flores-Esteva, R. Medina-Santillan, H. Berea-Dominguez, J. J. Villalpando-Casas, M. A. Martínez-Romero, L. R. Navarrete, M. E. Martin-Lombard

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Abstract

A study was done on 30 patients with advanced adenocarcinoma of the prostate treated with diethylstilbestrol. Three groups of patients were given daily doses of 1, 5 and 1 times 3 mg. diethylstilbestrol, respectively. The study was confined to the effects of treatment on the levels of plasma testosterone by taking hormonal specimens every 4 hours for 24 hours. The results showed little difference of plasma testosterone among the groups under study and a statistical analysis showed no significant differences. Therefore, our study showed no appreciable advantage in the dosage spread over the day, compared to commonly used doses of 1 or 5 mg. diethylstilbestrol given in a single dosage.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)887-889
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Urology
Volume123
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 1980
Externally publishedYes

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