Leuprorelin is a synthetic gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor agonist. It is a long-acting agent that, after an initial increase in sex hormone levels, decreases the level of circulating gonadotropins and sex hormones. Formulations containing leuprorelin have been used in the treatment of...

Is a gonadotropin inhibitor similar to a hormone normally released from the hypothalamus gland. When given regularly it decreases testosterone levels in men and Oestrogen levels in women. Implantable leuprolide delivery system provides suppression of testosterone in patients with advanced prostate cancer. In...