<unk> , sold as Danocrine and other brand names, is a medication used in the treatment of endometriosis, fibrocystic breast disease, hereditary angioedema and other conditions. It is taken by mouth. The use of<unk>  is limited by masculinizing side effects such as acne, excessive hair growth, and voice deepening.<unk>  has a complex mechanism of action, and is characterized as a weak androgen and anabolic steroid, a weak progestogen, a weak antigonadotropin, a weak steroidogenesis inhibitor, and a functional antiestrogen.<unk>  was discovered in 1963 and was introduced for medical use in 1971. Due to their improved side-effect profiles, particularly their lack of masculinizing side effects,<unk>  has largely been replaced by gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues (GnRH analogues) in the treatment of endometriosis.
Danazol
Gestodene
Algestone
Formestane
Telapristone
Hexestrol
Mifepristone
Promegestone