Review, 1987
How can gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analog drugs be used to treat gynaecological conditions?
This review notes that GnRH analog drugs reduce hormone production and are being studied as potential treatments for several gynaecological conditions, though evidence is still being gathered.
What they did
A literature review of studies investigating GnRH agonistic and antagonistic analog drugs for treating gynaecological conditions by suppressing hormones.
What they found
GnRH agonists reduce gonadotropin secretion and create a low-hormone state. These drugs are being investigated as potential contraceptives and for treating conditions where lowering reproductive hormones is helpful. Substantial progress has been made in these areas.
What it means for you
These hormone-suppressing drugs are potentially useful for gynaecological conditions, though more evidence is being gathered. They are not specifically about PMS or PMDD treatment.
1971
Year GnRH was discovered and synthesized
About the study
- Original title
- Therapeutic uses of gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs
- Authors
- Andreyko JL, Marshall LA, Dumesic DA et al.
- Journal
- Obstetrical & gynecological survey
- Year
- 1987
- Study design
- Review
- What was tested
- GnRH analog drugs (agonists and antagonists)
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1097/00006254-198701000-00001
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