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Ziel: 20 statt 50! Aktuelle Daten zum Zielwert der Testosteronsenkung und die Forschung hierüber seit erster „LH-RH (GnRH)-Analoga-Gabe an Patienten vor 40 Jahren

Translated title of the contribution: Current data on the target value of testosterone lowering and the associated research since the first administration of LHRH (GnRH) analogues to patients 40 years ago

Peter Hammerer*, Walther Grohmann, Axel S. Merseburger

*Corresponding author for this work

Abstract

When LH-RH (now: GNRH) analogues were first used for the treatment of prostate cancer, the castration level was arbitrarily defined as a testosterone level of less than 50ng/dl. Since then, numerous studies have shown that a permanent lowering of the testosterone level, e.g. by buserelin, to values lower than 20ng/dl is associated with a significant improvement in outcomes. This has been proven in recent studies. Therefore, a castration level with testosterone values of less than 20ng/dl is required. In addition, hormone withdrawal with GNRH analogues continues to provide the basic therapy for new treatment options, e.g. with abiraterone, enzalutamide or apalutamide.

Translated title of the contributionCurrent data on the target value of testosterone lowering and the associated research since the first administration of LHRH (GnRH) analogues to patients 40 years ago
Original languageGerman
JournalAktuelle Urologie
Volume51
Issue number6
Pages (from-to)552-556
Number of pages5
ISSN0001-7868
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01.12.2020

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

DFG Research Classification Scheme

  • 2.22-23 Reproductive Medicine, Urology

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