GnRH agonist
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Term | GnRH agonist |
Short definition | GnRH - A hormone produced by a part of the brain called the hypothalamus. GnRH causes the pituitary gland in the brain to make and secrete the hormones luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
GnRH agonist - (pronounced) (. . . A-guh-nist) A substance that prevents the testicles and ovaries from producing sex hormones by blocking other hormones needed for their production. In men, GnRH agonists cause the testicles to stop producing testosterone. In women, they cause the ovaries to stop producing estrogen and progesterone. Some GnRH agonists are used to treat prostate cancer. Also referred to as GnRHa, gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist, LHRH agonist, and luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonist
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