HOW DOES DANAZOL WORK?

Greenblatt Rb, R. B. Greenblatt
Lancet (London, England) · 1976 · vol. 308(7983) , pp. 476–477 · doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(76)92578-2 · PMID:73785 · W1983042226
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This paper investigated the mechanism of action of danazol, a synthetic steroid used to treat endometriosis and other conditions.

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dysmenorrheaendometriosis

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Danazol Pregnadienes Adult Danazol Dysmenorrhea Dysmenorrhea Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Gonadotropins, Pituitary Gonadotropins, Pituitary Humans Pregnadienes Uterine Neoplasms Uterine Neoplasms

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