Leuprolide Uses

Leuprolide is used for Prostate Cancer, Uterine Fibroids, Endometriosis

How Leuprolide Works

Leuprolide work by telling the pituitary gland located in the brain to stop producing Leutinizing Hormone, that stimulates the testicles to release testosterone and stimulates the ovaries to release estrogen.

Common side effects of Leuprolide

Tiredness, Redness, Headache, Nausea, Increased Sweating

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