It is important that you do not become pregnant while on Danazol.
Medicines such as Danazol, tamoxifen
and goserelin injections can ease pain in most cases.
By altering the levels of your hormones, Danazol will help to relieve these symptoms.
Androgens(eg, Danazol) can be used as second-line, but have significantly
more potential for adverse effects, interactions and contra-indications.
In connection with the phenomena of androgenization, patients often refuse treatment with Danazol, despite its high efficacy.
This is because drinking alcohol while taking Danazol could make you feel sick or short of breath.
Danazol is a synthetic derivative of 17alpha-ethinyl estradiol,
its effect is to suppress ovulation and menstruation(cessation of menstruation).
Other treatments that may be used include Danazol and medications to suppress the immune system, such as azathioprine or ciclosporin.
As a guide, for the treatment of endometriosis or breast pain, Danazol is usually taken 2-4 times daily
for 3-6 months.
Danazol may also be prescribed to treat this condition and it
is usually considered in patients on whom the non-medical treatment fails and the symptoms are intense.