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How does it work?

Gonadorelin (gonadotrophin releasing hormone, GnRH:LHRH) produced by the hypothalamus, stimulates the secretion of luteinising hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) from the pituitary gland in the brain. LHRH production is also controlled by the amount of circulating sex hormones in the blood. Gonadorelin is used to check whether the pituitary is producing LH and FSH. It may also be of value in the diagnosis of delayed puberty and hypogonadism. In larger doses it used to treat amenorrhoea (failure to menstruate) and female infertility.

What is it used for?

Amenorrhoea/infertility

Reproductive organs/pituitary function testing

Not to be used in

Pregnancy

Tumour of the pituitary gland in the brain

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

This medicine should not be used in pregnancy. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

This medicine should not be used by breastfeeding mothers. Discuss this with your doctor.

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

Headache

Abdominal pain

Nausea

Abnormally heavy bleeding at menstruation, which may be associated with abnormally long periods.

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

How can this medicine affect other medicines?

There are no reported interactions.

Other medicines containing the same active ingredients

Gonadorelin

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