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Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Analogues for Infertility
When paired with ovulation-stimulating treatment, GnRH analogues don't cause low-estrogen symptoms. But when GnRH analogues are taken alone, they produce a temporary condition similar to menopause, with many of the same effects.
Side effects that go away when a GnRH agonist is stopped include:
- Hot flashes.
- Vaginal dryness.
- Mood swings.
- Decreased sexual interest.
- Increased low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol level.
- Decreased high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.
- Insomnia.
- Headaches.
At first, GnRH antagonist treatment can cause headache, nausea, or swelling, redness, or itching at the injection site.
See Drug Reference for a full list of side effects. (Drug Reference is not available in all systems.)
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: March 19, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | Sarah Anne Marshall, MD - Family Medicine Femi Olatunbosun, MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology | |
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