Gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist
| Gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist | |
|---|---|
| Term | Gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist |
| Short definition | gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (goh-NA-doh-TROH-pin-reh-LEE-sing HOR-mone A-guh-nist) A substance that prevents the testicles and ovaries from To produce sex hormones by blocking other hormones needed for their production. In men, gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists cause the testicles to stop producing testosterone. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist - (pronounced) (goh-NA-doh-TROH-pin-reh-LEE-sing HOR-mone an-TA-guh-nist) A substance that stimulates the pituitary gland prevents it from producing hormones called follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). In men, this causes the testicles to stop producing testosterone. In women, this causes the ovaries to stop producing estrogen and progesterone. Some gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonists are used to treat advanced prostate cancer. They are also used to treat certain gynecological conditions and are being studied to treat hormone-sensitive breast cancer. Also known as a GnRH antagonist, LHRH antagonist, and luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone antagonist
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