Peptides for Hormonal Health
Peptides investigated for hormonal balance, growth hormone secretion, fertility, and endocrine function.
Important
This page lists peptides that have been studied in the context of hormonal health research. Inclusion does not mean a peptide is safe, effective, approved, or recommended.
Do not use this page to make health decisions. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider.
22 peptides
Cetrorelix (Cetrotide)
FDA ApprovedAn FDA-approved injection (Cetrotide) used during IVF (in vitro fertilization) to prevent the body from releasing eggs too early, allowing fertility...
Degarelix (Firmagon)
FDA ApprovedAn FDA-approved monthly injection (Firmagon) for advanced prostate cancer that rapidly lowers testosterone levels within days, helping slow cancer...
Ganirelix (Orgalutran)
FDA ApprovedIts effectiveness has been confirmed in multiple large clinical trials.
Gonadorelin (Factrel, Lutrepulse)
FDA ApprovedA synthetic version of a natural brain hormone that controls reproductive hormone release, previously FDA-approved for diagnostic use and for...
Goserelin (Zoladex)
FDA ApprovedAn FDA-approved slow-release implant (Zoladex) placed under the skin once monthly or every three months to suppress sex hormone production. It is...
Histrelin (Supprelin LA, Vantas)
FDA ApprovedAn FDA-approved small implant placed under the skin that slowly releases medication over 12 months. It is sold as Supprelin LA to pause early puberty...
Lanreotide (Somatuline Depot)
FDA ApprovedAn FDA-approved monthly injection (Somatuline Depot) that blocks the overproduction of certain hormones, used for acromegaly (a condition caused by...
Leuprolide (Lupron)
FDA ApprovedAn FDA-approved medication (Lupron, Lupron Depot, Eligard) that temporarily shuts down sex hormone production, used widely for prostate cancer,...
Liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda)
FDA ApprovedAn FDA-approved once-daily injection that mimics a natural gut hormone to control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes (Victoza) and promote significant...
Nafarelin (Synarel)
FDA ApprovedAn FDA-approved nasal spray (Synarel) that treats endometriosis pain and early-onset puberty in children by temporarily suppressing the body's...
Octreotide (Sandostatin, Sandostatin LAR, Mycapssa, Bynfezia Pen)
FDA ApprovedAn FDA-approved injection (Sandostatin) that helps control the overproduction of certain hormones in the body. It is used to treat acromegaly (excess...
PT-141 (Bremelanotide)
FDA ApprovedAn FDA-approved on-demand injection (Vyleesi) for premenopausal women experiencing persistently low sexual desire that causes distress. Unlike...
Signifor / Signifor LAR (pasireotide)
FDA ApprovedAn FDA-approved injectable medication (Signifor) that lowers cortisol (the body's main stress hormone) in Cushing's disease -- a rare condition where...
Teriparatide (Forteo, Forsteo)
FDA ApprovedAn FDA-approved daily injection (Forteo) for people with severe osteoporosis that actually builds new bone rather than just slowing bone loss. In the...
Triptorelin (Trelstar / Triptodur / Decapeptyl / Diphereline)
FDA ApprovedAn FDA-approved injection that temporarily suppresses sex hormone production, used for advanced prostate cancer and central precocious puberty...
GHRP-2
Early ClinicalA lab-made peptide that triggers growth hormone release from the pituitary gland (a small gland in the brain) by working like ghrelin, the body's...
Kisspeptin
Early ClinicalA natural brain signaling peptide that triggers the release of reproductive hormones -- studies in people show it rapidly raises the hormones that...
Melanotan II
Early ClinicalA synthetic peptide that darkens skin (tanning effect), increases sexual arousal, and suppresses appetite by activating certain hormone receptors...
MK-677 (Ibutamoren)
Early ClinicalAn oral daily compound (ibutamoren) that mimics ghrelin (the body's hunger hormone) to raise growth hormone levels, studied in people for building...
Sermorelin (Geref)
Early ClinicalA synthetic peptide that stimulates the pituitary gland (a small gland in the brain) to release growth hormone naturally by mimicking the body's own...
CJC-1295
Limited HumanA lab-made peptide that triggers the pituitary gland (a small gland in the brain that controls hormone production) to release growth hormone over...
Ipamorelin
Limited HumanA synthetic peptide that stimulates growth hormone release from the pituitary gland (a small gland in the brain) without significantly raising stress...