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GlossaryLeuprolide (Lupron)

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 Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist Treatment in Postmenopausal Women with Hyperandrogenism of Ovarian Origin

36 citations, May 2011 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”

Treatment with a hormone agonist can reduce excess male hormones in postmenopausal women without surgery.

research A Comparative Study of a Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist and Finasteride on Idiopathic Hirsutism

10 citations, January 2000 in “PubMed”

Both finasteride and GnRH agonist treatments reduced hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, but GnRH agonist was more effective.

research Precocious Puberty: A Case Report

October 2022 in “Medical Clinical Update Journal”

Early diagnosis and treatment with Leuprolide are key for children with precocious puberty.

research Hypothalamic Hamartoma with Precocious Puberty and Gelastic Seizures in a Boy: Case Report

October 2013 in “International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology/International journal of pediatric endocrinology”

A boy with early puberty and laughing seizures was treated, stopping seizures and slowing puberty.

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 2.5 years Minoxidil and HRT, CPA->Lupron +Minox 5%

in Transgender 611 upvotes 1 week ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 2.5 years of using Minoxidil 5% and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with Lupron, despite initial scalp irritation. Finasteride was ineffective for them.

community 21 months on topical minoxidil and full HRT

in Transgender 214 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation is about a transgender individual's experience with hair regrowth using topical minoxidil and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), expressing concern about the slow growth and thin appearance of their hair. Some responses encourage patience and highlight the variability of results, while others discuss the role of HRT and its effects.