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GlossaryLeuprolide

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 Effect of Leuprolide and Dexamethasone on Hair Growth and Hormone Levels in Hirsute Women: The Relative Importance of the Ovary and the Adrenal in the Pathogenesis of Hirsutism*

100 citations , April 1990 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”

The ovary mainly causes high testosterone in PCO, while the adrenal gland is the main source in IH.

research Leuprolide and estrogen versus oral contraceptive pills for the treatment of hirsutism: a prospective randomized study.

74 citations , December 1995 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”

Leuprolide plus estrogen is more effective than oral contraceptives for reducing hirsutism.

research Differential Suppression of Testosterone and Estradiol in Hirsute Women With the Superactive Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist Leuprolide*

49 citations , October 1988 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”

Leuprolide effectively reduces hair growth in hirsute women at higher doses.

research Differential cardiometabolic outcomes of leuprolide versus spironolactone in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

1 citations , December 2025 in “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings”

Leuprolide may better manage cholesterol and blood pressure in PCOS than spironolactone.

research Treatment of hirsutism with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist and estrogen replacement therapy

19 citations , March 1994 in “Fertility and sterility”

The combination therapy reduced hirsutism in women with PCOD and was well-tolerated.

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learn Pyrilutamide

highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects

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