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GnRH antagonists

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GnRH antagonists
A group of medications that affect the reproductive hormones. These medications are used to treat fibroids, endometriosis, and infertility.
Mentioned in: Uterine Fibroids


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These drugs include the aromatase inhibitors, mefipristone, selective oestrogen-receptor modulators, selective progesterone-receptor modulators, GnRH antagonists, pentoxyfylline and drugs that inhibit the effects of tumour necrosis factor, [alpha]-matrix metalloproteinase, and angiogenesis.
Klotz said: "More than 2,000 patients have now taken part in clinical trials for degarelix and there have been no signs of immediate or late-onset systemic allergic reactions, in contrast to other reported trials of other GnRH antagonists.
Those who favour the use of GnRH antagonists argue that contraception is permissible because, in the case of rape, it is a defense against an unjust aggression.
 
 
 
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