GnRH Agonists
If your symptoms don’t improve after watchful waiting and lifestyle changes, your doctor may prescribe hormonal drugs to regulate symptoms and shrink the fibroids. Different types of these hormonal drugs, such as leuprolide are gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists. They function by impeding the production of the hormone production. This may cause the fibroid to shrink and relieve some symptoms, such as:
- Heavy bleeding
- Pelvic pain [5]
- Needing to urinate frequently
Reducing bleeding plays a significant role in reducing your risk of anemia. [6]