Danazol PMS Treatment
January 24, 2008
There are nearly as many ways of treating PMS or pre-menstrual syndrome as there are symptoms. The route you choose to go, should be one taken after careful consideration of the benefits versus side effects, in close consultation with your doctor. Not all drugs or treatments are suitable for all women, no matter how severe their symptoms may be.
One treatment that has been used, is Danazol, which essentially is a synthetic form of ethisterone, a progestogen. This is a form of testosterone that has been greatly diluted and weakened. It was originally approve by the FDA for the treatment of endometriosis, a painful condition in which the onset of menstruation causes severe pain because of the swelling tissue outside the uterus.
The treatment of PMS with Danazol is accomplished by reducing the intensity of your periods, with some women not having any at all. This happens when the ethisterone exerts its influence on pituitary hormones, lowering their levels. It is this process that can lead to amenorrhea.
As with any medical treatment, there are associated risks. Many women find they are extra sensitive to the sun. Others may experience acne and greasy hair or skin, a reduction in breast size, and weight gain. But the most serious and alarming side effects can be enlargement of the clitoris, hair growth where it is inappropriate, and a deepening voice. Such symptoms/reactions should be reported to your doctor immediately.
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