Danazol is indicated for the treatment of which condition?

• A. Ectopic pregnancy
• B. Endometriosis
• C. Gonadal hypertrophy
• D. Ovulatory dysfunction

Answer: (B)

Danazol is indicated for the treatment of endometriosis, a condition where the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus grows outside of it. The mechanism of action for danazol involves suppressing ovarian estrogen and progesterone production, which helps to reduce the size of endometrial implants and alleviates associated symptoms such as pelvic pain. This is particularly beneficial for patients with endometriosis, as it targets the root cause of the condition.

In contrast, the other options do not align with danazol's therapeutic indications. Ectopic pregnancy is a medical emergency that requires different interventions, gonadal hypertrophy typically has specific underlying causes that aren't treated with danazol, and ovulatory dysfunction is primarily managed through different means that address hormonal imbalances or fertility issues instead.