Gonadorelin

Category: peptide

Aliases: GnRH, LHRH, Factrel, Lutrepulse

Pharmacological Mechanism

Native GnRH decapeptide. Pulsatile administration drives physiologic LH/FSH release; continuous administration paradoxically suppresses via GnRH-R desensitisation (the principle behind GnRH-agonist therapy for prostate cancer, endometriosis, precocious puberty). Commonly used in TRT protocols at 100–200 mcg SC 2×/week to maintain testicular function.

Half-Life (t½)

IV: 0.11h

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