Understanding the Science: How Does Leuprolide Work?
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As a potent inhibitor of hormone secretion, leuprolide acetate—known by brand names such as Lupron Depot and Eligard—is a synthetic hormone used to manage a range of conditions, from advanced prostate cancer to endometriosis. Understanding how does leuprolide work is key to appreciating its powerful therapeutic effects through the precise modulation of the body's endocrine system.
