Administration of non-oral androgenic steroids to women
US6583129B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P37/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides compositions, methods, and kits for improving health in a woman having elevated SHBG levels, or who is receiving oral estrogen supplementation, by non-orally administering an effective amount of an androgenic steroid. Further, the present invention provides compositions, methods, and kits for coadministering an effective amount of an orally administered estrogen and an effective amount of a non-orally administered androgenic steroid for women in need of estrogen supplementation.
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