Treatment of conditions relating to hormone deficiencies by administration of progestins
US8076319B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 4, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P15/12
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention includes methods for preventing endometrial hyperplasia associated with estrogen therapy through the administration of a progestin agent. The methods presented may include starting the administration of a progestin agent at a high dose, and then lowering the dose.
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