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Danazol for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
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This medicine (called a hormone suppressor) decreases production of the hormone Reference estrogen Opens New Window. This decrease stops the monthly menstrual hormone cycle, which relieves Reference premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) Opens New Window symptoms.
| 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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