LHRH antagonist
| LHRH antagonist | |
|---|---|
| Term | LHRH antagonist |
| Short definition | LHRH antagonist (. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
LHRH antagonist - (pronounced) (. . . an-TA-guh-nist) A substance that stops the pituitary gland 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 LHRH 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 referred to as a GnRH antagonist, gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist, and luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone antagonist
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