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FDA-approvedSexual & reproductive

Buserelin

A GnRH agonist used in fertility treatment and cancers in many countries.

Body system
Sexual & reproductive
Status
FDA-approved
Strongest evidence
FDA approved
Also known as
Suprefact

Effects studied or claimed

What it is used or promoted for, and where each effect has actually been seen

  • Prostate cancerFDA approved
  • IVF protocolsFDA approved
  • EndometriosisFDA approved

How it is thought to work

Buserelin works like leuprolide by desensitising the pituitary after initial stimulation.

What the evidence shows

Widely used outside the United States.

Safety and unknowns

Hot flushes and reduced bone density with prolonged use.

Regulatory status

Approved in many countries. Not FDA-approved.

Regulatory status changes quickly. This entry was last reviewed on 27 October 2026. Confirm current status with the FDA before relying on it.

Sources

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