Question

a patient is being treated with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (gnrh) analog. which effect should the nurse expect from the treatment?

Answer 1

The most serious side effect of GnRH analogue treatment is thinning of the bones (osteoporosis). If injections are administered alone then this risk increases and treatment can only be provided for 6 months. The use of HRT have long-term benefits in reducing bone thinning and associated risk of osteoporosis.