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anti-androgen

British  
/ ˌæntɪˈændrədʒən /

noun

  1. any of a class of drugs that oppose the action of androgens; used in the treatment of prostate cancer and various male sexual disorders

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"This is interesting in that it also mirrors findings from human medicine that taller people are less likely to get Alzheimer's disease, and that men who undergo anti-androgen treatment for prostate cancer have an increased Alzheimer's disease risk."

From Salon

He and his lawmaker son have also cited the healing potential of proxalutamide, an anti-androgen similar to flutamide that is still undergoing trials as a potential COVID-19 medication.

From Seattle Times

That disparity has prompted speculation that androgens may promote COVID-19 and encouraged studies of whether anti-androgen drugs can curb the disease.

From Science Magazine

The tea has been shown to have anti-androgen effects that can lessen male hormones like testosterone, which can cause acne.

From New York Times

However, hormone therapy – consisting of an anti-androgen agent plus oestrogen – causes trans women to lose many components of athleticism.

From The Guardian