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Antiprogestin method for reducing side effects associated with low dosage HRT and oral contraception

US7704983B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 1993
Grant dateApr 27, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/56
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Menses regulation and, when desired, contraception is achieved at low doses of estrogen and progestin, which otherwise would create episodes of breakthrough bleeding and/or withdrawal amenorrhea, by periodically inducing menses with an antiprogestin.

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