Methods and compositions for treating benign gynecological disorders
US6960337B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K38/24
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An improvement in a method of treating benign gynecological disorders is described. In the method, treatment of a benign gynecological disorder with a composition comprised of a gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) compound and an estrogenic compound, and optionally, an androgenic compound, is extended to premenopausal women who are not receiving an exogenously supplied progestin on a regular or periodic basis. Treatment in accord with the invention does not increase significantly the risk of endometrial hyperplasia. The method is also suitable for contraception.
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