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LHRH agonist
(redirected from Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist)

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Luteinizing hormone releasing hormone (LHRH) agonist
A substance that blocks the action of LHRH, a hormone that stimulates the production of testosterone (a male hormone) in men. Used to treat prostate cancers that require testosterone for growth.
Mentioned in: Prostate Cancer


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Reduction of vasomotor symptoms and bone mineral density loss with combined norethindrone and long-acting gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist therapy of symptomatic endometriosis: a prospective randomized trial.
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