Definitions for "Lupron"
Keywords:  leuprolide, gnrh, agonist, lhrh, fsh
the U.S. trade or brand name of leuprolide acetate.
A GnRH agonist. This subcutaneous medication that desensitizes the hypothalamus thereby creating a pseudo-menopause. Estradiol levels are consequently undetectable. Lupron is an important medication for in vitro fertilization and in selected patients undergoing ovulation induction with injectable FSH.
A synthetic form of gonadotropin (luteinizing hormone) releasing hormone used to suppress ovarian function.
Keywords:  lucrin, see
See Lucrin.