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Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist (GnRH-a) Therapy for Endometriosis

What To Think About

These medicines are given as a shot or a nasal spray. You will get instructions on how to give the shot or use the nasal spray. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about how to take your medicine correctly.

Add-back therapy. Many doctors are prescribing GnRH-a therapy in combination with other medicines such as low-dose estrogen and progestin to control bone thinning and decrease the side effects of menopause, such as hot flashes.

Taking medicine

Medicine is one of the many tools your doctor has to treat a health problem. Taking medicine as your doctor suggests will improve your health and may prevent future problems. If you don't take your medicines properly, you may be putting your health (and perhaps your life) at risk.

There are many reasons why people have trouble taking their medicine. But in most cases, there is something you can do. For suggestions on how to work around common problems, see the topic Reference Taking Medicines as Prescribed.

Advice for women

Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant, breast-feeding, or planning to get pregnant. If you need to use this medicine, talk to your doctor about how you can prevent pregnancy.

Checkups

Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It's also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take.

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By:	Reference Healthwise Staff	Last Revised: May 14, 2012
Medical Review:	Reference Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Reference Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology