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I do actually agree with Khan and Blamey's recommendation of
tamoxifen as first line treatment of gynaecomastia. Apart from the
evidence produced by the Authors and based on 135 patients (not randomised
controlled clinical trials), there is a quite extensive anectodical
evidence of its effectiveness.
Bodybuilders have been using Tamoxifen for several years as a treatment
for gynaecomastia due to steroid androgens abuse.
This made of Nolvadex one of the most requested prescriptions in the black
market.
Competing interests:
None declared
Competing interests:
No competing interests
06 November 2003
Edoardo Cervoni
West Lancashire PCT Salaried Primary Care Doctor
Ormskirk & District General Hospital , Ormskirk, Lancashire
Tamoxifen as a first line treatment for gynaecomastia.
I do actually agree with Khan and Blamey's recommendation of
tamoxifen as first line treatment of gynaecomastia. Apart from the
evidence produced by the Authors and based on 135 patients (not randomised
controlled clinical trials), there is a quite extensive anectodical
evidence of its effectiveness.
Bodybuilders have been using Tamoxifen for several years as a treatment
for gynaecomastia due to steroid androgens abuse.
This made of Nolvadex one of the most requested prescriptions in the black
market.
Competing interests:
None declared
Competing interests: No competing interests