LHRH analogue for treatment of recurrent and refractory mastalgia

Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 1990 Jul;72(4):221-4.

Abstract

The LHRH analogue Zoladex was used to treat 21 premenopausal women with severe recurrent or refractory breast pain. Severity and pattern of mastalgia, whether cyclical or non-cyclical, was assessed using self-administered record cards. Symptom relief was achieved in 17 (81%) of the patients. This study showed Zoladex to be an effective short-term treatment for refractory and recurrent mastalgia.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Breast*
  • Buserelin / administration & dosage
  • Buserelin / adverse effects
  • Buserelin / analogs & derivatives*
  • Buserelin / therapeutic use
  • Climacteric / drug effects
  • Delayed-Action Preparations
  • Female
  • Goserelin
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Pain / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Delayed-Action Preparations
  • Goserelin
  • Buserelin