Gonadorelin - goe-nad-oh-RELL-in is a drug that is the same as gonadotropin-releasing hormone - GnRH that is naturally released from the hypothalamus gland. GnRH causes the pituitary gland to release other hormones - luteinizing hormone "LH " and follicle-stimulating hormone "FSH ". LH and FSH control development in child and fertility in adults.
Gonadorelin is using to test how well the hypothalamus and the pituitary glands are working. It is also using to cause ovulation - release of an egg from the ovary in women who do not have regular ovulation and menstrual periods because the hypothalamus gland does not release enough GnRH.
Gonadorelin may also be using for other conditions as determined by your family doctor.
Gonadorelin is available in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
Other commonly using names are luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone - LHRH, luteinizing hormone-releasing factor dihydrochloride - for gonadorelin hydrochloride, luteinizing hormone-releasing factor diacetate tetrahydrate - for gonadorelin acetate and luteinizing hormone-/follicle-stimulating hormone-releasing hormone - LH/FSH-RH.