Each pair of rings equals one year. Unfortunately, experts can only estimate the age of a living shark. N o one likes to get a shot. Inhalants may replace the need for some injections. In a new study at the Health Science Center, women with endometriosis are inhaling Lupron, a medication that usually is injected.
Endometriosis is an abnormal growth of uterine tissue outside the uterus.
It causes pain, infertility, bleeding and other problems. Lupron is approved for treatment of prostate cancer and precocious puberty. It also is used to treat infertility and uterine fibroids. Favorable results from the study may encourage developmnent of inhaled forms of other injected medications, Dr. Brzyski said. Inhalation avoids the digestive tract, which destroys many medications.