Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist (GnRH-a) for Severe PMS
How It Works
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a) medicines reduce the amount of Reference estrogen Opens New Window in the body and prevent the release of eggs from the ovaries (Reference ovulation Opens New Window). This stops the monthly menstrual hormonal cycle and results in a condition similar to Reference menopause Opens New Window.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: June 8, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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