Hormone
danazol Audio
[ dey-nuh-zawl, -zol ]
Effect:
Decreased Follicle Stimulating Hormone Secretion
May Prevent:
Angioedema
May Treat:
Endometriosis; Fibrocystic Breast Disease
More Information:
ChemID; DrugBank; DailyMed; PDR
Definitions related to danazol:
  • A synthetic androgen derived from ethinyl testosterone. Danazol indirectly reduces estrogen production by decreasing pituitary secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone, and binds to sex hormone receptors in target tissues, thereby exhibiting antiestrogenic, anabolic and weakly androgenic effects. (NCI04)
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A synthetic hormone that belongs to the family of drugs called androgens and is used to treat endometriosis. It is being evaluated in the treatment of endometrial cancer.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A synthetic steroid with antigonadotropic and anti-estrogenic activities that acts as an anterior pituitary suppressant by inhibiting the pituitary output of gonadotropins. It possesses some androgenic properties. Danazol has been used in the treatment of endometriosis and some benign breast disorders.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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