Clinical applications of GnRH agonists in gynaecology

J Med Assoc Thai. 1993 Jan:76 Suppl 1:11-8.

Abstract

There is no doubt that there is a wide range of clinical application for GnRH analogues within the field of Gynaecology. Both the indication and varying degree of suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian-axis are depicted in Table 3(34). This review focuses only on the use of GnRH agonist in the treatment of endometriosis, uterine leiomyoma, infertility in polycystic ovary syndrome and in IVF/GIFT programmes. In Thailand, this drug has achieved an important role in clinical therapy in just over the past few years and until now buserelin is the only preparation which is available.

MeSH terms

  • Endometriosis / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Fertilization in Vitro
  • Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Leiomyoma / drug therapy
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / drug therapy
  • Uterine Neoplasms / drug therapy

Substances

  • Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone