GnRH

Gonadorelin

Sexual Health Discontinued

Synthetic version of natural GnRH that stimulates pituitary release of LH and FSH. Used for fertility and hormone testing.

Regulatory status (as of Sept 2026)

Human-use brands discontinued in the US; veterinary gonadorelin products remain FDA-approved (CVM). Its current compounding (503A) status has not been verified for this page.

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Educational summary. Every effect described below is drawn from the cited published research and describes what was observed in research subjects — not a promise of results, a dose recommendation, or an endorsement for human use. Many peptides are not FDA-approved. Consult a licensed healthcare provider before making any health decision. Full disclaimer.

2 studies referenced · Last reviewed Oct 1, 2026 · Reviewed by The Peptide Dispatch Editorial Team · How we research & label content

TL;DR — Gonadorelin at a Glance

Gonadorelin is a compound whose development or US marketing has been discontinued. Synthetic version of natural GnRH that stimulates pituitary release of LH and FSH.

Half-lifeNot established in published research
How it's given in studiesSubcutaneous injection
Research stageDiscontinued
Dosing
Published research: No published human dosing
detailsThe published dosing studies found are veterinary: 100 vs 200 µg i.m. gonadorelin HCl in dairy cows/heifers; 60 µg/kg in fish. No published human dosing study was found.
Community-reportedCommunity-reported: 100–500 mcg, subcutaneous injection

Published-research dosing is what was given in the cited studies (species and units as reported). Community-reported dosing is what users describe, not from clinical studies. Neither is a recommendation. Not medical advice.

Where each point comes from: Clinicalhuman trials and FDA labels   Lab / animalrodent, cell and ex vivo studies   Community-reporteduser experience and commonly used protocols, not from clinical studies

How It Works

In plain terms: It is a copy of the brain hormone that tells the pituitary gland to release reproductive hormones. Activates GnRH receptors in pituitary to release gonadotropins in pulsatile manner.

Effects Reported in Research

How to read this: Each item below is an effect observed in research subjects in the cited studies — think of Dexter, our stand-in research subject. These are findings from the literature, not results you should expect, and not medical advice.

  • Lab / animalIn veterinary randomized trials (dairy cattle): a higher dose increased LH release and ovulatory response (Lima 2026)
  • Stimulates LH/FSH release; used historically for diagnosis and treatment of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
  • Lab / animalIn veterinary randomized trials: studied for ovulation rate and pregnancies per insemination in heifers (Melo 2024)

What Users Report (Community, Not Clinical)

Commonly reported protocol

Community-reportedCommonly reported doses range from 100 to 500 mcg (subcutaneous injection). This is not a recommendation.

What users report

  • Community-reportedTestosterone support

Community reports are anecdotal, vary widely in product quality and purity, and are not medical advice. Talk to a licensed provider.

Side Effects and Safety Notes

  • Headache
  • Flushing
  • Nausea
  • Injection site reactions
  • Hypersensitivity reactions (per historical labeling)

References

  1. Effect of 200 μg of gonadorelin hydrochloride at the first GnRH of a CO-Synch program on ovulation rate and pregnancies per artificial insemination in Holstein heifers
    Melo DB, Coelho WM Jr, Marques TC, Salman S, Macedo IM, Castro T et al. Journal of dairy science. 2024. PMID: 38460874.
    Study type: Veterinary RCT, n=1308 heifers.
    DOI: 10.3168/jds.2023-24246 · PubMed
  2. Increasing gonadorelin hydrochloride dose at the first GnRH of breeding Ovsynch enhances luteinizing hormone release, ovulatory response, and pregnancy in first-service lactating dairy cows
    Lima FS, Bruno RGS, Cleale RM, Silvestre F, Wallace R, Short TH et al. Journal of dairy science. 2026. PMID: 41698585.
    Study type: Veterinary multi-herd RCT.
    DOI: 10.3168/jds.2025-27334 · PubMed

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How Gonadorelin Compares

PeptideHalf-LifeRouteResearch Status
GonadorelinNo published PK data foundSubcutaneous injectionDiscontinued
Kisspeptin-10Kisspeptin-10: ~4 min (mice, IV/systemic); ~28 min (27.6 ± 1.1) is kisspeptin-54 in human males (IV infusion)Subcutaneous or IV injectionPhase 1 / early human
PT-141 (Bremelanotide)No published PK data foundSubcutaneous injectionFDA-approved
TriptorelinGeometric mean terminal half-life 2.8 h in healthy males after a 0.5 mg IV bolus; 6.6-7.7 h in males with renal or hepatic impairment (three-compartment model)Intramuscular injectionFDA-approved

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gonadorelin?
Synthetic version of natural GnRH that stimulates pituitary release of LH and FSH. Used for fertility and hormone testing.
How does Gonadorelin work?
In plain terms: It is a copy of the brain hormone that tells the pituitary gland to release reproductive hormones. Activates GnRH receptors in pituitary to release gonadotropins in pulsatile manner.
What is the research status of Gonadorelin?
Gonadorelin is at the following stage in the published literature: Discontinued. All information is for research and educational purposes only.
What is the half-life of Gonadorelin?
Reported half-life: No published PK data found.
How is Gonadorelin administered in research?
Reported administration route in the literature: Subcutaneous injection. This is not a recommendation for human use.

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Sources & Methodology

Dosing, half-life figures, and mechanism descriptions on this page are compiled from peer-reviewed published research, with the species and study type stated where reported. Figures labeled “Dosing used in published research” describe what was given in those studies and do not constitute dosing recommendations for any human use. Each cited paper is listed with DOI and PubMed links in the References section above. Found an error? Contact us.

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