What is nafarelin?

Answer by  bob41 (33)

Nafarelin is a hormone. It is often used to treat signs of endometriosis. Signs may include pelvis pain, manstrual cramps, and painful intercourse. Another thing that nafarelin can be used to treat is central precocious puberty in young girls or boys. Central precocious puberty is early puberty. And nafarelin can be used for other things.

Answer by  michaeledwardhourigan (462)

Nafarelin is drug that increases the release of FSH and LH of the anterior pituitary, which increases levels of estrogen/progesterone in the body.

Answer by  MTGrandma (405)

A synthetic preparation used to treat endometriosis or uterine leiomyomas which can be estrogen driven conditions. It can also be used to treat polycystic ovarian disease.

Answer by  Bobinski (1652)

Man-made protein, like a hormone in the body called gonadotropin-releasing hormone. Regular doses decrease levels of testosterone in males and estrogen in females. Used in the treatment of central precocious puberty and endometriosis. You should remain under a doctor's care while on nafarelin. There are precautions and side effects with this drug.

Answer by  kristin66 (174)

This is a gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist that which increases the release of FSH and LH from the anterior pituitary. This will increase estrogen and progesterone released in the body. It is used to treat estrogen dependent conditions.