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Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Agonists

Gonadotropin releasing hormone agonists are used to treat central precocious puberty, endometriosis, breast cancer, and prostate cancer. They work by decreasing certain steroids in the body.

Why are gonadotropin releasing hormone agonists prescribed?

  1. Prostate Cancer (93%)
  2. Endometriosis (7%)
  3. Breast Cancer (1%)
  4. Central Precocious Puberty (0%)

Key takeaways

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists are used to treat prostate cancer, endometriosis, and uterine fibroids. They also have other uses, such as slowing down early puberty or preventing early egg release during fertility treatment. These medications work by reducing the production of certain hormones over time, such as estrogen and testosterone. Examples include leuprolide (Lupron Depot, Eligard), goserelin (Zoladex), and nafarelin (Synarel).

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LEUPROLIDE reduces the symptoms of prostate cancer. It works by decreasing levels of the hormone testosterone in the body. This prevents prostate cancer cells from spreading or growing.
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Zoladex

as low as$1,013
GOSERELIN treats prostate cancer and breast cancer. It works by decreasing levels of the hormones testosterone and estrogen in the body. This prevents prostate and breast cancer cells from spreading or growing. It may also be used to treat endometriosis. This is a condition where the tissue that lines the uterus grows outside the uterus. It works by decreasing the amount of estrogen your body makes, which reduces heavy bleeding and pain. It can also be used to help thin the lining of the uterus before a surgery used to prevent or reduce heavy periods.
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Eligard

as low as$1,304
LEUPROLIDE reduces the symptoms of prostate cancer. It works by decreasing levels of the hormone testosterone in the body. This prevents prostate cancer cells from spreading or growing.
Lupron Depot (leoprolide acetate) is used to treat endometriosis and prostate cancer. Lupron Depot is a gondotropin releasing hormon agonist, which works by decreasing certain steroids in the body. The most common form of Lupron Depot is a 3.75mg prefilled syringe. It is also available as a 7.5mg, 11.25mg, 22.5mg, 30mg, and 45mg prefilled syringe. There are currently no generic alternatives for Lupron Depot. It is covered by some Medicare and insurance plans.
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Synarel

as low as$2,930
NAFARELIN treats the symptoms of endometriosis. It works by decreasing the amount of estrogen your body makes, which reduces heavy bleeding and pain. It may also be used to treat a condition that causes early puberty. It works by decreasing levels of the hormones estrogen and testosterone in the body. This slows or stops signs of puberty while you are taking this medication.
LEUPROLIDE treats a condition that causes early puberty. It works by decreasing levels of the hormones estrogen and testosterone in the body. This slows or stops signs of puberty while you are taking this medication.
LEUPROLIDE reduces the symptoms of prostate cancer. It works by decreasing levels of the hormone testosterone in the body. This prevents prostate cancer cells from spreading or growing.
TRIPTORELIN treats a condition that causes early puberty. It works by decreasing levels of the hormones estrogen and testosterone in the body. This slows or stops signs of puberty while you are taking this medication.
LEUPROLIDE treats a condition that causes early puberty. It works by decreasing levels of the hormones estrogen and testosterone in the body. This slows or stops signs of puberty while you are taking this medication.
HISTRELIN treats a condition that causes early puberty. It works by decreasing levels of the hormones estrogen and testosterone in the body. This slows or stops signs of puberty while you are taking this medication.
TRIPTORELIN reduces the symptoms of prostate cancer. It works by decreasing levels of the hormone testosterone in the body. This prevents prostate cancer cells from spreading or growing.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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