<unk> , also known as leuprolide, is a manufactured version of a hormone used to treat prostate cancer, breast cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and early puberty, chemical castration of violent sex offenders, or as part of transgender hormone therapy. It is given by injection into a muscle or under the skin. Common side effects include hot flashes, unstable mood, trouble sleeping, headaches, and pain at the site of injection. Other side effects may include high blood sugar, allergic reactions, and problems with the pituitary gland. Use during pregnancy may harm the baby.<unk>  is in the gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analogue family of medications. It works by decreasing gonadotropin and therefore decreasing testosterone and estradiol.<unk>  was patented in 1973 and approved for medical use in the United States in 1985. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. It is sold under the brand name Lupron among others.
Leuprorelin
Fertirelin
Protollin
Macimorelin
Lumacaftor
Tesamorelin
Octreotide
Gonadorelin