Danazol used in the treatment of endometriosis causes which of the following changes within the endometrium and endometriosis tissue?
Correct Answer: Atrophy
Description: Danazol Isoxazole derivative of 17 - alpha ethinyl testosterone propeies Causes atrophy of endometrium It is strictly antigonadotropin but acts as an androgen agonist Mode of action Acting on the hypothalamo - pituitary - gonadal axis - depression of frequency of GnRh pulses - suppression of pituitary FSH and LH surge. There is however no change in the basal gonadotropin level Indication of danazol Endometriosis DUB Symptomatic fibroid Precocious pubey
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Gynaecology & Obstetrics
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