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ReviewDrug design, development and therapy2026

Roles of Goserelin in Gynecological Disorders.

Xiufeng Huang, Nihao Gu, Linhua Qian, Feng Sun, Shizhou Yang, Hong Xu

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Xiufeng HuangDepartment of Gynecology, Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-0861-4045
Nihao GuDepartment of Gynecology, the International Peace Maternity & Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-4910-6813
Linhua QianDepartment of Gynecology, Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-0354-835X
Feng SunDepartment of Gynecology, the International Peace Maternity & Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-7052-6265
Shizhou YangDepartment of Gynecology, Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0005-5682-218X
Hong XuDepartment of Gynecology, the International Peace Maternity & Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0003-0314-9145

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Abstract

Goserelin is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist with a long history of clinical application and well-established efficacy and safety profile. Its mechanism of action centers on sustained GnRH receptor desensitization, leading to pituitary downregulation, ovarian suppression, and reduction of estradiol and progesterone to postmenopausal levels; this forms the basis for its efficacy in hormone-dependent gynecological conditions. Over the past three decades, the use of goserelin has been expanded to an increasing number of indications and clinical scenarios. Approved gynecological indications of goserelin include endometriosis, uterine fibroids, usage as an agent for endometrial thinning, and usage as an agent for ovarian downregulation prior to assisted reproduction. More recent research continues to explore the use of goserelin in gynecological diseases such as adenomyosis and different types of female cancers. Goserelin may also be a useful tool in clinical scenarios where gynecologic management is required as part of multi-disciplinary therapy. This review consolidates the established and emerging roles of goserelin across the broad spectrum of benign and malignant gynecological conditions, underscoring its remarkable clinical versatility and the breadth of evidence that support its continued expansion of utility in contemporary practice.

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Genital Diseases, FemaleGoserelinFemaleGonadotropin-Releasing HormoneHumansGonadotropin-Releasing HormoneGoserelinbenign gynecological disordersfemale cancersgonadotropin-releasing hormone agonistgoserelin

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PMCPMC13222611

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