Goserelin - GOE-se-rel-in is a hormone similar to the one normally released from the hypothalamus gland in the brain. It is using to treat a number of medical problems. These include:
When given regularly as an implant, goserelin works every day to decrease the amount of estrogen and testosterone in the blood.
Reducing the amount of estrogen in the body is one way of treating endometriosis and cancer of the breast and can help thin the uterus lining before surgery. Goserelin prevents the growth of tissue associated with endometriosis in adult women during treat and for up to 6 months after treat is discontinued.
Reducing the amount of testosterone in the body is one way of treating cancer of the prostate.
Suppressing estrogen can thin the bones or slow their growth. This is a problem for adult women whose bones are no longer growing like the bones of children. This is why goserelin is using only for up to 6 months in adult women treated for endometriosis.
Goserelin is to be given only by or under the supervision of your family doctor. It is injected under the skin and is available in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada