Use of nafarelin for testing pituitary-ovarian function

J Reprod Med. 1989 Dec;34(12 Suppl):1044-50.

Abstract

A single dose of nafarelin can test pituitary-ovarian function from infancy through maturity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone / analogs & derivatives*
  • Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone / pharmacology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nafarelin
  • Ovarian Function Tests*
  • Ovary / physiology*
  • Ovary / physiopathology
  • Pituitary Gland / physiology*
  • Pituitary Gland / physiopathology
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Nafarelin
  • Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone