GnRH analogue
Gonadorelin
Brand names: HRF
Adult dose
Dose: Diagnostic: 100 micrograms SC/IV
Route: SC/IV
Frequency: single (test)
Clinical pearls
- Diagnostic test of pituitary LH/FSH function
Contraindications
- Pregnancy
Side effects
- Headache
- Nausea
- Hypersensitivity (rare)
Reference: BNF; https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/gonadorelin/. Verify against your local formulary and the latest BNF before prescribing.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Pathways
- Spinal Anaesthesia Hypotension Management · AAGBI; ASA
- Pre-Eclampsia / Eclampsia in ED · NICE NG133; RCOG Green-top 10A
- Suspected Ectopic Pregnancy · NICE NG126; RCOG Green-top 21
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) · International PCOS Guideline 2023; NICE CKS
- Pre-eclampsia Management · NICE NG133 2019
- Ectopic Pregnancy · NICE CG154 / RCOG GTG 21