Protocols for the use of cyproterone, medroxyprogesterone, and leuprolide in the treatment of paraphilia

Objective: To propose a protocol for minimizing medical complications assoc iated with the use of cryproterone, medroxyprogesterone, and depot leuproli de to treat paraphilia. Method: Review of the relevant literature. Results: Certain patient populations should not be treated with these medic ations, and medical complications associated with each can be detected earl y and avoided Conclusions: For each drug, a series of screening tests prior to use and sc heduled testing during use can minimize potential medical complications.