What Is Gnrh Used For

Gonadotropin releasing hormone agonists (GnRH) are a type of medication that suppresses ovulation by stopping the production of estrogen and progesterone. In order for this axis to function properly and result in ovulation, GnRH has to be released in a pulsatile fashion.

What is the function of GnRH?

GnRH causes the pituitary gland in the brain to make and secrete the hormones luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). In men, these hormones cause the testicles to make testosterone. In women, they cause the ovaries to make estrogen and progesterone.

When are GnRH agonists used?

GnRH agonists are a group of drugs that have been used to treat women with endometriosis for over 20 years [1]. They are modified versions of a naturally occurring hormone known as gonadotropin releasing hormone, which helps to control the menstrual cycle.