Goserelin is used in men to treat prostate cancer. It is used in women to treat certain breast cancers or a certain uterus disorder (endometriosis). It is also used in women to thin the lining of the uterus (endometrium) in preparation for a procedure to treat abnormal uterine bleeding. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment.
Goserelin is similar to a natural hormone...
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Prostatectomy; Suprapubic prostatectomy; Transurethral resection of the prostate; TURP; Open prostatectomy; Laser prostatectomy; Transurethral needle... Read more »
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Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is surgery to remove all or part of the prostate gland, to treat an enlarged prostate.See also:Benign... Read more »
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TURP; Prostate resection - transurethralRisksRisks for any surgery are:Blood clots in the legs that may travel to the lungsBreathing... Read more »
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Prevention Although you cannot prevent the prostate from enlarging, you can take measures to reduce your symptoms: Limit your intake of... Read more »
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Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate.There are three types of prostatitis:1. Acute infectious prostatitis2. Chronic infectious... Read more »