Danazol for Endometriosis
How It Works
Danazol is a drug that lowers Reference estrogen Opens New Window levels and increases Reference androgen Opens New Window levels. This puts the body in a state that is like Reference menopause Opens New Window and can cause some male physical traits, as well. As a result, danazol:
- Stops the ovaries' monthly release of a mature egg (Reference ovulation Opens New Window).
- Shrinks Reference endometriosis Opens New Window growths (implants) and reduces endometriosis pain for most women.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: May 14, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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