title: [Hormone antagonists in gynecology].
abstract: The therapeutic use of antihormones plays a significant and increasing role in gynecological practice. Antihormones in their true sense such as antiestrogens, antiandrogens, and antigestagens are defined as compounds competing with a given hormone at the receptor level of the target organ. Antihormones in a broader sense are compounds such as Gn-RH agonists, Gn-RH antagonists, and dopaminagonists. The mode of action of these compounds and the indication for their clinical application are outlined.
authors.affiliation: Universitäts-Frauenklinik, Freiburg/Breisgau.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Breckwoldt
mesh_terms: D000726:Androgen Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004965:Estrogen Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000628:therapy*; D006727:Hormone Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D010906:Pituitary Hormone-Releasing Hormones / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors; D011374:Progesterone / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors
chemical_list: D000726:Androgen Antagonists; D004965:Estrogen Antagonists; D006727:Hormone Antagonists; D010906:Pituitary Hormone-Releasing Hormones; D011374:Progesterone
vernacular_title: Antihormone in der Gynäkologie.