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Triptorelin, a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist, effectively manages endometriosis by suppressing estradiol (E2) levels, reducing lesion growth, and alleviating symptoms like pelvic pain and dysmenorrhea. This hormone therapy works by downregulating GnRH receptors to lower luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels, achieving temporary chemical castration. The triptorelin acetate prolonged-release (PR) 1-month formulation has been a standard treatment, but the newer triptorelin pamoate PR 3-month option offers equivalent efficacy with fewer injections, reducing patient burden and improving compliance.

References:

Li, X., Li, H., Shi, H., Li, X., Zhou, R., Lu, D., Cai, Y., Zhou, Y., Cabri, P., Shi, X., Pedret-Dunn, A., and Leng, J., 2022. Assessment of two formulations of triptorelin in Chinese patients with endometriosis: A phase 3, randomized controlled trial. Advances in Therapy.

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FAQ
What is triptorelin?
Triptorelin is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist used to manage hormone-dependent conditions like endometriosis and prostate cancer.
References:

Li, X., Li, H., Shi, H., Li, X., Zhou, R., Lu, D., Cai, Y., Zhou, Y., Cabri, P., Shi, X., Pedret-Dunn, A., and Leng, J., 2022. Assessment of two formulations of triptorelin in Chinese patients with endometriosis: A phase 3, randomized controlled trial. Advances in Therapy.

How does triptorelin work in treating endometriosis?
Triptorelin suppresses estradiol (E2) production by downregulating GnRH receptors, leading to reduced luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels and temporary chemical castration.
References:

Li, X., Li, H., Shi, H., Li, X., Zhou, R., Lu, D., Cai, Y., Zhou, Y., Cabri, P., Shi, X., Pedret-Dunn, A., and Leng, J., 2022. Assessment of two formulations of triptorelin in Chinese patients with endometriosis: A phase 3, randomized controlled trial. Advances in Therapy.

What are the benefits of triptorelin for endometriosis patients?
Triptorelin reduces endometriotic lesion growth, alleviates symptoms like pelvic pain and dysmenorrhea, and improves quality of life for patients.
References:

Li, X., Li, H., Shi, H., Li, X., Zhou, R., Lu, D., Cai, Y., Zhou, Y., Cabri, P., Shi, X., Pedret-Dunn, A., and Leng, J., 2022. Assessment of two formulations of triptorelin in Chinese patients with endometriosis: A phase 3, randomized controlled trial. Advances in Therapy.