Treatment
Puberty Suppression
Therapy
Overview
A non-intensive, reversible medical intervention achieved by using compounds that mimic the actions of GONADOTROPIN-RELEASING HORMONE (GnRH), which in turn slows or stops the physical changes associated with puberty such as the development of breasts or facial hair.
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Quick facts about Puberty Suppression
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- MeSH classification
- E02.906.250|N04.590.374.268.250|N05.300.361.250
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Source: Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. EuroCareFinder is not endorsed by the National Library of Medicine. MeSH version: 2026.