Administration of non-oral androgenic steroids to women
US7186706B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 22, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2022 |
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- 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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