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Intrauterine delivery system for contraception

US9999592B2 · kind B2 · utility

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3References

10Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Bayer Oy · FI

Inventors

Bernd Duesterberg · Velten, DE
Manja Ahola · Turku, FI
Jyrki Pihlaja · Paimio, FI
Heikki Lyytikäinen · Naantali, FI
Harri Jukarainen · Kuusisto, FI
Satu Kleemola · Naantali, FI
Tero Parkatti · Turku, FI
Tuula Valo · Turku, FI
Ina Gröticke · Berlin, DE
Bernhard Lindenthal · Berlin, DE
Ulrike Fuhrmann · Berlin, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 3, 2013
Grant date	Jun 19, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 10, 2034

Classification

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

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for contraception and for reducing menstrual problems and inducing amenorrhea, wherein an intrauterine delivery device is used for the controlled release of a combination of progestogen or a drug having a progestogenic activity and at least one therapeutically active substance capable of preventing or suppressing abnormal and/or irregular endometrial bleeding over a prolonged period of time.

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