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GlossaryLeuprolide

medication that reduces hormone levels to treat certain conditions

Leuprolide, also known as Lupron, is a medication that acts as a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist. It is commonly used to treat hormone-sensitive conditions such as prostate cancer, endometriosis, and uterine fibroids by reducing the production of certain hormones like testosterone and estrogen. This reduction can help manage symptoms and slow the progression of these conditions.

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research Rare Presentation of Precocious Puberty Secondary to LH-Secreting Adenoma

November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

An 8-year-old boy's early puberty was caused by a rare hormone-secreting brain tumor, which was successfully treated with surgery.

research Incidence of Alopecia from Endocrine Therapies in Cancer

February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Hair loss is a common, often overlooked side effect of hormone treatments for breast and prostate cancer.

research Slow Progress in Prostate Cancer

February 2007 in “BJUI”

Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors; new drugs and better diagnosis are in development, but funding and industry commitment are challenges.

research Case 5: A Very Tall 7-Year-Old Boy with Medulloblastoma

1 citations , January 2018 in “Pediatrics in review”

A 7-year-old boy with a brain tumor developed early puberty, which was successfully treated with medication.

research Onychomatricoma with Classic Features: Case Report and Review of the Literature

February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Hair loss is a common side effect of hormone treatments for cancer.

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community Injecting estrogen for hairline regrow

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A user plans to undergo a temporary MtF transformation to regrow hair, using estrogen, RU58841, and Dutasteride, then revert with testosterone. Many users criticize the plan, suggesting alternatives like hair transplants, and emphasize that estrogen is not a reliable solution for hair regrowth.