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Gonadorelin

Full name
Gonadorelin (synthetic GnRH)
Mechanism
Synthetic form of GnRH. Pulsatile administration stimulates physiologic LH/FSH; continuous administration paradoxically downregulates the axis.
Half-life
2-10 minutes
Administration
subcutaneous, intravenous, pulsatile pump
Typical dosage*
low: diagnostic 100mcg · typical: pulsatile clinical dosing · high: protocol-defined
Researched for
diagnostic pituitary testing, fertility induction (pulsatile), HPTA support adjunct (off-label/anecdotal in TRT context)
Reported side effects
headache, flushing, injection-site reaction, rare hypersensitivity/anaphylaxis
Interactions
androgens/oestrogens, dopaminergic drugs, glucocorticoids alter response
Commonly combined
clinical: standalone under specialist; anecdotal TRT-adjunct use is off-label
Scheduling
🇦🇺 AUPrescription-only
🇺🇸 USPrescription drug
🇬🇧 UKPrescription medicine
Regulatory status
Prescription medicine. Off-label HPTA-support use should be physician-directed; listed here as reference.

*Doses are commonly-reported figures from public sources, not a recommendation. Educational only.

12studies
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Studies (12)

YearTitle / venueSource
2012Menorrhagia
BMJ clinical evidence · preclinical
PMID 22305976
2011Breast pain
BMJ clinical evidence · preclinical
PMID 21477394
2010Endometriosis
BMJ clinical evidence · preclinical
PMID 21418683
2010Breast cancer (metastatic)
BMJ clinical evidence · preclinical
PMID 21418674
2008Menorrhagia
BMJ clinical evidence · preclinical
PMID 19445802
2007Endometriosis
BMJ clinical evidence · preclinical
PMID 19454060
2007Breast pain
BMJ clinical evidence · preclinical
PMID 19454068
2007Premenstrual syndrome
BMJ clinical evidence · preclinical
PMID 19454075
2007Breast cancer (metastatic)
BMJ clinical evidence · preclinical
PMID 19454050
1999Gonadorelin-induced testosterone release: a biological assay for quality assurance of gonadorelin in veterinary medicine
Drug development and industrial pharmacy · preclinical
PMID 10071824
1983Gonadorelin--synthetic LH-RH
The Medical letter on drugs and therapeutics · preclinical
PMID 6358816
1981Gonadorelin and erythropoiesis
Archives of internal medicine · preclinical
PMID 7006547

Questions (9)

What is Gonadorelin?

Gonadorelin (Gonadorelin (synthetic GnRH)). Synthetic form of GnRH. Pulsatile administration stimulates physiologic LH/FSH; continuous administration paradoxically downregulates the axis.

What is Gonadorelin used for?

Commonly discussed uses: diagnostic pituitary testing, fertility induction (pulsatile), HPTA support adjunct (off-label/anecdotal in TRT context). There is both human and animal/preclinical research, though the depth and quality vary by indication. Note: most uses are not approved indications.

How does Gonadorelin work?

Mechanism: Synthetic form of GnRH. Pulsatile administration stimulates physiologic LH/FSH; continuous administration paradoxically downregulates the axis.

Is Gonadorelin safe?

Reported considerations: headache, flushing, injection-site reaction, rare hypersensitivity/anaphylaxis. There is both human and animal/preclinical research, though the depth and quality vary by indication. Prescription medicine. Off-label HPTA-support use should be physician-directed; listed here as reference. This is not a safety endorsement; safety data for unapproved compounds is incomplete.

What is the typical dose of Gonadorelin?

Commonly cited ranges (educational reference, not a recommendation): low diagnostic 100mcg, typical pulsatile clinical dosing, high protocol-defined. Administration: subcutaneous, intravenous, pulsatile pump. Half-life: 2-10 minutes.

Is Gonadorelin legal in Australia?

Australian status: Prescription-only. Prescription medicine. Off-label HPTA-support use should be physician-directed; listed here as reference. General regulatory context: most active peptides are Schedule 4 and require a prescription; import via the Personal Importation Scheme requires a valid Australian prescription for prescription-only goods.

How do you store Gonadorelin?

Reconstitution/storage reference: per registered product / compounded vial varies; storage: refrigerated.

What is Gonadorelin commonly stacked with?

Commonly discussed combinations (anecdotal for unapproved compounds): clinical: standalone under specialist; anecdotal TRT-adjunct use is off-label. Stacking increases interaction/safety uncertainty.