{"title":"Lupron Depot Kits \u0026 Leuprolide Acetate","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLupron Depot (Leuprolide Acetate)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLupron Depot is a long-acting injectable form of \u003cstrong\u003eleuprolide acetate\u003c\/strong\u003e, a synthetic gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist. When given repeatedly, it \u003cem\u003efirst\u003c\/em\u003e briefly raises luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), but then causes down-regulation of GnRH receptors in the pituitary. This leads to a sustained decrease in LH\/FSH and hence a marked reduction of sex hormones (testosterone in men, estrogen in women) – effectively a “medical castration”. Lupron Depot is administered by intramuscular injection every 1–6 months (depending on the formulation and indication). It was first FDA-approved in 1985 and is marketed by AbbVie (no generic depot formulation is currently available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMechanism of Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGnRH Agonist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leuprolide acetate mimics natural GnRH. It initially stimulates the pituitary to release LH\/FSH, causing a transient surge in sex hormones (testosterone\/estrogen). With continuous treatment, GnRH receptors become desensitized, and gonadotropin release is suppressed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResult:\u003c\/strong\u003e The net effect is greatly lowered testosterone in men or estrogen in women, which slows the growth of hormone-dependent tissues (e.g. prostate cancer cells or endometriotic implants).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLupron Depot is FDA-approved for hormone-sensitive conditions in adults and children:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced prostate cancer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Testosterone suppression slows growth of metastatic prostate carcinoma. (Often combined with a short-term anti-androgen during the first 2–4 weeks to block the \u003cem\u003einitial\u003c\/em\u003e flare of testosterone).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEndometriosis:\u003c\/strong\u003e In premenopausal women, Lupron Depot shrinks endometriotic lesions and relieves pelvic pain by reducing estrogen. (Treatment is typically limited to 3–6 months. Physicians often add a “add-back” low-dose progestin (like norethindrone) to mitigate hypoestrogenic side effects such as bone loss and hot flashes.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUterine fibroids (leiomyomas):\u003c\/strong\u003e Short-term therapy (usually ≤3 months) to shrink fibroids and reduce heavy bleeding\/anemia, often in preparation for surgery. (Fibroid symptoms usually recur after stopping therapy.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentral precocious puberty (CPP):\u003c\/strong\u003e In children (age ≥1 year) with early-onset puberty, Lupron Depot-Ped formulation suppresses premature LH\/FSH release and halts pubertal progression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese uses are hormone-suppressive: by lowering estrogen or testosterone, Lupron Depot controls symptoms of hormone-driven conditions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdministration and Dosing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLupron Depot is supplied as a pre-measured “depot” injection kit (powder plus diluent). It must be administered \u003cstrong\u003eintramuscularly\u003c\/strong\u003e by a healthcare provider. Available injection intervals include monthly, 3-month, 4-month, and 6-month formulations. (For example, common regimens are 3.75 mg every month, 11.25 mg every 3 months, 30 mg every 3 months, or 45 mg every 6 months.) The specific dose and interval depend on the indication. For instance, in advanced prostate cancer a typical regimen might be 30 mg IM every 3 months, whereas endometriosis is often treated with 3.75 mg monthly. Because the first injection can transiently raise testosterone, men usually receive a short course of an anti-androgen drug during the first 2–4 weeks to prevent a “tumor flare” (worsening bone or urinary symptoms)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSide Effects and Adverse Reactions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLowering sex hormones leads to various side effects similar to menopause or androgen deprivation. Common adverse reactions include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVasomotor symptoms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot flashes, night sweats, and flushing. These are very common as estrogen\/testosterone levels drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInjection site reactions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pain, swelling, redness or abscess at the IM injection site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusculoskeletal pain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arthralgias, back pain, bone or muscle aches. Some patients report generalized pain or fluid retention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFatigue and weakness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feeling tired or lacking energy, due to low sex steroids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMood and cognitive changes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mood swings, irritability, depression or anxiety. (Detailed monitoring is advised as emotional side effects can occur.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadache\/dizziness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Common neurologic complaints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\/metabolic changes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Increased weight or changes in blood lipids\/glucose (features of “metabolic syndrome”). Patients may gain fat, lose muscle, or develop insulin resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenitourinary:\u003c\/strong\u003e In women, vaginal dryness, itching or discharge; decreased libido. In men, decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and testicular atrophy (shrinking of the testes) can occur. (These are due to very low testosterone.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGastrointestinal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nausea, vomiting, or other GI upset.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong-term effects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prolonged hormone suppression causes \u003cstrong\u003ebone density loss (osteoporosis)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Estrogen and testosterone normally preserve bone; without them, bone mass declines. For this reason, therapy duration is often limited (e.g. ≤6 months in endometriosis) and patients may receive calcium, vitamin D, or add-back hormones to protect bones. Heightened risk of fractures is a concern in chronic use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare but serious:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some patients experience severe adverse events. Reported serious reactions include cardiovascular events (heart attacks, strokes), thromboembolic events, clinically significant depression, and serious skin reactions (e.g. erythema multiforme). These are uncommon, but clinicians should monitor for warning signs. Very rarely, patients with pituitary tumors may experience pituitary apoplexy (sudden headache\/vomiting) when on GnRH agonists (this risk is noted in the drug labeling).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrecautions and Warnings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTumor Flare (Prostate Cancer):\u003c\/strong\u003e As noted, the initial treatment can temporarily \u003cstrong\u003eincrease\u003c\/strong\u003e testosterone before suppression. In men with prostate cancer, this \u003cem\u003eflare\u003c\/em\u003e can worsen bone pain, urinary difficulty or spinal cord compression. To prevent this, Lupron Depot is often started with a short course of an anti-androgen. Patients should report any worsening symptoms early.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBone Health:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-term use reduces estrogen\/testosterone and can cause osteoporosis. Bone density should be monitored (e.g. DEXA scans) if therapy exceeds ~6 months. In women, “add-back” of low-dose hormones can mitigate bone loss. Adequate calcium and vitamin D intake is advised.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePregnancy\/Breastfeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lupron Depot is \u003cstrong\u003econtraindicated in pregnancy\u003c\/strong\u003e. It causes fetal harm and birth defects. Women of childbearing potential should use reliable non-hormonal contraception during treatment (pregnancy tests are recommended before starting). Hormonal birth control pills may be ineffective while on Lupron (because the drug suppresses ovarian function), so barrier methods (condoms, diaphragm) are advised. Breastfeeding is also discouraged during treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lupron Depot suppresses ovulation and spermatogenesis. It can cause temporary infertility (anovulation\/azoospermia). In most cases fertility returns after stopping therapy (studies show normal hormone function can resume within months). Patients desiring children should discuss timing with their doctor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePediatric Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lupron Depot-Ped is indicated only for true central precocious puberty in children ≥1 year. It should not be used in otherwise normal puberty. Growth, bone age and pubertal signs must be closely monitored in pediatric patients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caution in patients with risk factors for heart disease, seizures, or severe osteoporosis. Because Lupron Depot can cause fluid retention, edema or changes in blood pressure, patients with cardiovascular issues should be watched closely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormulations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lupron Depot is available in specific depot strengths (e.g. 3.75 mg, 7.5 mg, 11.25 mg, 22.5 mg, 30 mg, 45 mg) for different dosing intervals. The pediatric form (Depot-Ped) has lower strengths suitable for small children. Doses are not interchangeable between adult and pediatric formulations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand vs. Generic:\u003c\/strong\u003e As of 2026, \u003cstrong\u003eno generic version\u003c\/strong\u003e of the depot injection has been approved. All depot products are branded (currently AbbVie’s Lupron Depot).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Drugs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other GnRH agonists (e.g. triptorelin, goserelin, histrelin) have similar uses and mechanisms, but Lupron Depot specifically refers to leuprolide acetate in a depot injection form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lupron Depot is a powerful long-acting GnRH agonist injection that suppresses sex hormone production. It’s used mainly for advanced prostate cancer and hormone-responsive gynecologic conditions, as well as central precocious puberty in children. Because it creates a profound hypogonadal state, patients often experience menopausal-like side effects (hot flashes, low libido, bone loss, mood changes). Therapy is managed under specialty care, with monitoring for bone density and other risks. All information here is general; specific treatment decisions must be made with a qualified healthcare provider and the official prescribing information.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lupron-depot-kit-leuprolide-acetate-3-75-mg","title":"Lupron Depot Kit (Leuprolide Acetate) 3.75 mg","description":"\u003cp\u003eLupron Depot - when looking for a hormone therapy for cancer, Lupron Depot is one of the most common drugs prescribed. It is used to help relieve symptoms associated with advanced prostate cancer. Lupron Depot stops the body from making testosterone and because of this, prostate cancer cells may shrink or stop growing. The way it works is by the 1st injection frees the drug from the depot, and then the drug circulates in the body, breaking down testosteroneproducing cells. 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Common side effects include hot flashes, sweating, headaches, nausea, and difficulty sleeping. Lupron Depot is not for use in women who are pregnant or breast-feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLupron Depot - when looking for a hormone therapy for cancer, Lupron Depot is one of the most common drugs prescribed. It is used to help relieve symptoms associated with advanced prostate cancer. Lupron Depot stops the body from making testosterone and because of this, prostate cancer cells may shrink or stop growing. The way it works is by the 1st injection frees the drug from the depot, and then the drug circulates in the body, breaking down testosteroneproducing cells. The 2nd injection (3 days later) blocks the testosterone that is usually produced during the early morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeuprolide acetate is a synthetic drug that is used to treat a number of conditions, including prostate cancer, uterine cancer, and endometriosis. 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This interrupts the production of puberty-causing hormones, which allows the child's body to slow or stop the physical changes of early puberty.\u003cbr\u003eLupron Depot-Ped Pediatric Kit (7.5 mg) comes as a vial of medication to be injected under the skin (subcutaneously) by a healthcare provider. The initial dose is based on the child's weight. The typical dose is 3 injections once a month for a total of 4 doses. Your healthcare provider will tell you how to continue treatment with Lupron Depot-Ped Pediatric Kit (7.5 mg). It is important to follow your healthcare provider's instructions very carefully.\u003cbr\u003eIf early puberty is treated with Lupron Depot-Ped Pediatric Kit (7.5 mg), most girls return to a normal state of puberty. However, a small number of girls may experience delayed puberty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLupron Depot - when looking for a hormone therapy for cancer, Lupron Depot is one of the most common drugs prescribed. It is used to help relieve symptoms associated with advanced prostate cancer. Lupron Depot stops the body from making testosterone and because of this, prostate cancer cells may shrink or stop growing. The way it works is by the 1st injection frees the drug from the depot, and then the drug circulates in the body, breaking down testosteroneproducing cells. The 2nd injection (3 days later) blocks the testosterone that is usually produced during the early morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeuprolide acetate is a synthetic drug that is used to treat a number of conditions, including prostate cancer, uterine cancer, and endometriosis. This drug belongs to a class of drugs called gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists. These drugs work by blocking the release of a hormone called GnRH from the brain. This hormone is responsible for the stimulation of the production of sex hormones, including testosterone and estrogen. 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var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-61-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e boys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-62-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-62-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e aged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-63-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-63-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-64-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-64-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-65-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-65-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-66-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-66-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-67-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-67-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-68-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-68-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Lup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-69-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-69-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-70-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-70-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Depot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-71-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-71-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-72-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-72-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-73-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-73-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Ped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-74-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-74-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eiatric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-75-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-75-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-76-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-76-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e offers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-77-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-77-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-78-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-78-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 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data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-82-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-83-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-83-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-84-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-84-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e younger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-85-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-85-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e patients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-86-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-86-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-87-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-87-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-88-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-88-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e drug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-89-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-89-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-90-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-90-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-91-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-91-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e synthetic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-92-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-92-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e analog\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-93-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-93-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-94-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-94-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e naturally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-95-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-95-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e occurring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-96-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-96-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e gon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-97-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-97-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-98-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-98-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eotrop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-99-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-99-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-100-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-100-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e releasing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-101-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-101-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e hormone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-102-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-102-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-103-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-103-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-104-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-104-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003en\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-105-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-105-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-106-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-106-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-107-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-107-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e which\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-108-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-108-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-109-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-109-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e produced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-110-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-110-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-111-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-111-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-112-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-112-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e hypothal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-113-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-113-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eamus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-114-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-114-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-115-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-115-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Lup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-116-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-116-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-117-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-117-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Depot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-118-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-118-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-119-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-119-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-120-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-120-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e inhibits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-121-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-121-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-122-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-122-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-123-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-123-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-124-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-124-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Gn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-125-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-125-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-126-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-126-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-127-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-127-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e leading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-128-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-128-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-129-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-129-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-130-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-130-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e decrease\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-131-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-131-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-132-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-132-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-133-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-133-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e secretion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-134-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-134-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-135-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-135-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e sex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-136-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-136-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e hormones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-137-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-137-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-138-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-138-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-139-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-139-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-140-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-140-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-141-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-141-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eizing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-142-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-142-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e hormone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-143-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-143-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-144-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-144-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-145-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-145-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-146-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-146-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-147-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-147-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-148-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-148-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e foll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-149-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-149-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eicle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-150-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-150-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-151-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-151-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003estim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-152-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-152-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eulating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-153-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-153-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e hormone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-154-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-154-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-155-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-155-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-156-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-156-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-157-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-157-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-158-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-158-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-159-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-159-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-160-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-160-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e pit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-161-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-161-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003euit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-162-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-162-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-163-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-163-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e gland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-164-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-164-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-165-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-165-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e This\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-166-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-166-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e effect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-167-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-167-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-168-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-168-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e regulates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-169-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-169-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-170-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-170-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-171-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-171-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eresources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-172-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-172-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e endogenous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-173-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-173-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e testosterone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-174-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-174-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-175-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-175-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e hence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-176-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-176-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e decreasing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-177-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-177-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-178-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-178-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e excessive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-179-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-179-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-180-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-180-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e hair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-181-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-181-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-182-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-182-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e females\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-183-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-183-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e or\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-184-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-184-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e genital\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-185-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-185-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e enlarg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-186-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-186-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-187-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-187-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-188-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-188-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e boys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-189-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-189-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-190-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-190-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-191-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-191-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e also\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-192-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-192-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-193-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-193-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e regulates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-194-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-194-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e prostate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-195-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-195-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-196-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-196-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003especific\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-197-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-197-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e antigen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-198-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-198-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-199-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-199-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-200-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-200-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-201-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-201-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-202-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-202-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-203-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-203-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-204-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-204-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e adults\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-205-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-205-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-206-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-206-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Serious\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-207-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-207-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e adverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-208-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-208-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-209-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-209-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e reported\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-210-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-210-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-211-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-211-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-212-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-212-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-213-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-213-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Lup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-214-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-214-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-215-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-215-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Depot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-216-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-216-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-217-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-217-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-218-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-218-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e are\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-219-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-219-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e acne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-220-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-220-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-221-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-221-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e depression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-222-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-222-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-223-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-223-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e headache\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-224-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-224-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-225-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-225-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e early\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-226-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-226-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e onset\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-227-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-227-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-228-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-228-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e puberty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-229-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-229-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-230-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-230-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-231-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-231-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e joint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-232-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-232-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e pain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\" data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-233-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: var(--green-100);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8t8b0-233-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLupron Depot - when looking for a hormone therapy for cancer, Lupron Depot is one of the most common drugs prescribed. It is used to help relieve symptoms associated with advanced prostate cancer. Lupron Depot stops the body from making testosterone and because of this, prostate cancer cells may shrink or stop growing. The way it works is by the 1st injection frees the drug from the depot, and then the drug circulates in the body, breaking down testosteroneproducing cells. The 2nd injection (3 days later) blocks the testosterone that is usually produced during the early morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeuprolide acetate is a synthetic drug that is used to treat a number of conditions, including prostate cancer, uterine cancer, and endometriosis. This drug belongs to a class of drugs called gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists. These drugs work by blocking the release of a hormone called GnRH from the brain. This hormone is responsible for the stimulation of the production of sex hormones, including testosterone and estrogen. By blocking the release of GnRH, leuprolide acetate can help to decrease the production of these hormones. 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Patients self-inject one 0.2 mL dose each day for the prescribed treatment course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vial contains leuprolide acetate in water with sodium chloride and benzyl alcohol preservative. It should be clear and colorless; do not use if cloudy or particulate. Shake the vial gently to mix before drawing each dose. Use each syringe only once. After 14 doses (2.8 mL used up), discard the vial. The kit includes 14 syringes and 28 alcohol swabs for 14 days of dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInjection technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leuprolide injection is given subcutaneously (under the skin). Common injection sites are the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Clean the site with an alcohol swab. Pinch up a fold of skin, insert the needle at a 45°–90° angle, inject the 0.2 mL dose slowly, then withdraw. \u003cstrong\u003eRotate injection sites daily\u003c\/strong\u003e – do not inject in the same spot repeatedly. This reduces local irritation. Dispose of used syringes safely as instructed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store the vial in its carton refrigerated or below 77°F (25°C) until use. Do not freeze. If the solution changes color or precipitates, do not inject. Give the injection at roughly the same time each day for consistent effect. The first few weeks of therapy may require close monitoring (see Side Effects). After starting treatment, periodically check \u003cstrong\u003etestosterone and PSA levels\u003c\/strong\u003e to confirm suppression is achieved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSide Effects and Adverse Reactions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause leuprolide profoundly lowers sex hormones, side effects are often related to hypogonadism and the initial hormone surge. Common effects include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHormonal\/Endocrine effects:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHot flashes (flushing)\u003c\/strong\u003e – very common (in one study ~55% of men experienced hot flushes). Loss of libido and \u003cstrong\u003eimpotence (erectile dysfunction)\u003c\/strong\u003e are expected. Many men also report \u003cstrong\u003enight sweats, fatigue, headache, mood changes or depression, and insomnia\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eGynecomastia (breast enlargement or tenderness)\u003c\/strong\u003e can occur (observed in ~7% of patients). Over time, long-term androgen deprivation can cause clinical or radiographic osteoporosis (bone density loss) and bone pain due to metastases. (Bone loss is significant especially in the first year of therapy. Consider calcium\/vitamin D and bone density monitoring if treatment is prolonged.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTumor flare effects:\u003c\/strong\u003e During the first 2–4 weeks, transient testosterone rise may \u003cstrong\u003eworsen cancer symptoms\u003c\/strong\u003e. Some patients experience increased bone or back pain, hematuria (blood in urine), urinary obstruction, or spinal cord compression symptoms. These usually subside as testosterone falls. Pain relievers or temporary add-on therapy (e.g. anti-androgens) are sometimes used to manage this “flare.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInjection-site reactions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site may occur (often mild). Because the vial contains benzyl alcohol preservative, some patients can develop a local hypersensitivity (redness, itching) from the benzyl alcohol. Rotate sites to lessen irritation. Rarely, injection can cause severe local reactions (e.g. abscess) if not done aseptically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOthers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nausea, vomiting, constipation or diarrhea have been reported in a minority of patients. Some experience \u003cstrong\u003eperipheral edema\u003c\/strong\u003e (swelling of legs or hands) or weight gain. Headache, dizziness or decreased concentration can occur. Injection can transiently increase serum potassium or alter lipid profiles, though these are uncommon on this regimen. Leukopenia or anemia are not typical, but vigilance for infection is prudent as with any cancer therapy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerious risks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leuprolide can rarely trigger life-threatening reactions. \u003cstrong\u003eSevere skin reactions:\u003c\/strong\u003e There are reports of Stevens-Johnson syndrome\/toxic epidermal necrolysis and other severe rash with leuprolide. If a patient develops severe rash, blisters, or systemic symptoms (fever, swollen glands), stop the drug and seek dermatologic evaluation. \u003cstrong\u003eHyperglycemia\/Diabetes:\u003c\/strong\u003e GnRH agonists raise blood sugar in some men – new diabetes or worsening of existing diabetes has been observed. Monitor blood glucose or HbA1c periodically during therapy. \u003cstrong\u003eCardiovascular effects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Androgen deprivation modestly increases cardiovascular risk. Men on leuprolide have a higher incidence of heart attacks and stroke, especially among those with other risk factors. Blood pressure and cardiovascular status should be monitored, and risk factors managed per guidelines. \u003cstrong\u003eBone health:\u003c\/strong\u003e As noted, long-term use markedly decreases bone mineral density. Patients should consider calcium\/vitamin D supplementation and periodic bone density testing if treated for more than a few months. (Add-back therapy with estrogen\/progestin is used in women; in men no standard add-back is used clinically.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost side effects are related to the drug’s hormone effects. They often improve with time or after stopping therapy. Common symptoms like hot flashes and skin reactions are usually managed supportively. However, the initial symptom \u003cstrong\u003eflare\u003c\/strong\u003e and any new or severe side effects should prompt medical review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContraindications and Precautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContraindications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not use in patients with known hypersensitivity to leuprolide or other GnRH analogs . Also contraindicated in undiagnosed vaginal bleeding (for women), pregnancy, or any female use (pregnancy risk) – it can cause fetal harm. (This product is intended for adult men.) Do not use in patients with metastatic spine lesions or urinary obstruction without careful supervision, due to tumor flare risks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePregnancy\/Lactation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Category X – can cause fetal harm. Do not use in pregnant women; it shuts down ovarian hormones. Unknown if excreted in human milk; best to avoid breastfeeding during treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBone and Endocrine Effects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because it stops estrogen\/testosterone, counsel on bone, metabolic health. As above, monitor bone density, lipids, glucose. Women of reproductive age: counsel on contraception before starting (though this formulation is for men). Fertility: Long-term use leads to reversible infertility via testicular atrophy. HIV or chronic disease patients on long-term GnRH therapy should have bone health monitored.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCV Risk:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use cautiously in patients with severe cardiovascular disease or arrhythmias; androgen-deprivation can prolong QT in predisposed patients. Ensure electrolytes (potassium, magnesium) are normal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreservative (Benzyl alcohol):\u003c\/strong\u003e Leuprolide injection contains benzyl alcohol as a preservative. Allergic reactions (injectable site burning, redness) can occur. Neonates and premature infants (if ever used) are especially sensitive (gas cleaning syndrome), so avoid use in patients \u0026lt;3.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrug interactions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leuprolide has no major CYP-drug interactions. It is degraded by tissue peptidases, not by cytochrome P450 enzymes. Clinically significant drug–drug interactions are unlikely. (Leuprolide may magnify or be affected by other hormone therapies, but has no direct effect on common medications.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Obtain a baseline testosterone and PSA before and shortly after starting therapy to ensure testosterone suppression. Regularly check blood sugar and lipids. If severe or persistent adverse effects occur (e.g. chest pain, arrhythmia, severe depression, suicidal thoughts, or any signs of anaphylaxis), discontinue the injection and seek medical help immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeuprolide acetate 14 mg\/2.8 mL injection (Lupron) is a daily subcutaneous GnRH agonist used primarily for treating advanced prostate cancer. Its once-daily 1 mg doses suppress testosterone production after an initial surge. This “medical castration” slows prostate tumor growth. Patients should be aware of the initial \u003cstrong\u003eflare\u003c\/strong\u003e period (temporary worsening of symptoms) and common side effects such as hot flashes, libido loss, and injection site reactions. Long-term effects include bone loss and metabolic changes; appropriate monitoring is essential. The drug is given as a pre-packaged 14-day kit (14 syringes provided) with instructions for daily self-injection. Always follow your healthcare provider’s instructions and the drug labeling. If you experience concerning symptoms (severe rash, chest pain, depression, etc.), inform your doctor right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This summary is informational and not a substitute for professional medical advice. 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