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Oral contraceptives to prevent pregnancy and diminish premenstrual symptomatology

US8680084B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

TEVA WOMEN'S HEALTH, INC. · US

Inventors

Robert G. Bell · Clearwater, US
Carole Ben-Maimon · Yeadon, US
Beata Iskold · Livingston, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 30, 2012
Grant date	Mar 25, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 30, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61P43/00
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to a method of preventing pregnancy and treating PMS including PMDD. More particularly, the invention relates to a method, which involves administering one of several combination oral contraceptive regimens in combination with an antidepressant and a kit containing the same.

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