Formulations and methods for providing progestin-only contraception while minimizing adverse side effects associated therewith
US10137135B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 15, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P15/18
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Formulations and methods for providing progestin-only contraception to a woman while minimizing various side effects, such as breakthrough bleeding, that are normally associated with progestin-only contraception are disclosed and described. In one aspect, the method can include transdermally administering a formulation having a contraceptively effective amount of a single progestin as the sole active hormonal agent to the woman as part of a contraceptive regimen.
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