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Elagolix (Orilissa) - Pharmacology Review
Elagolix is a small-molecule GnRH antagonist recently approved by the FDA for
small-molecule GnRH
The principal endocrine 'axes' and glands. Parathyroid glands, adrenal zona glomerulosa and endocrine pancreas are not
(GnRH = gonadotrophin-releasing
Acromegaly in patient with a pituitary adenoma #acromegaly #pituitary #adenoma #GnRH #Hand #PhysicalExam #clinical #photo
pituitary #adenoma #GnRH
Gram Negactive Bacteria Identification Algorithm #Diagnosis #Microbiology #GramNegative #Bacteria #Identification #Algorithm #Lactose #Oxidase #Urease #GNR
Oxidase #Urease #GNR
Inhibin <
Hypothalamus
<
GnRH
④
Anterior pituitary
FSH
LH
V
Sertoli cells
V
Leydig cells
Paracrine
e
e
→ #Testosterone
Hypothalamus < GnRH
Algorithm demonstrating identification of aerobic gram negative bacteria #Diagnosis #Microbiology #GramNegative #Bacteria #Identification #Differential #Algorithm #Lactose
Lactose #Oxidase #GNR
Gender Affirming Care
Modalities of Gender Affirmation
 • Legal - Can include updating: Birth certificate, Social Security
Commonly used: GnRH
Sellar / Pituitary Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Adenoma - Primary Anterior Pituitary
 - Secreting
Ectopic GNRH, CRH
Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated FSH
 • Premature Ovarian Failure
 • Menopa use
 • Spontaneous
Bleed With
• Congenital GnRH
Feedback Loop: Prolactin (PRL)
 • PRL levels exhibit diurnal, menstrual, and age-related variation
 • TRH has
Hypothalamus -> Decr GnRH