Activin antagonists as novel contraceptives

Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Designated organic active ingredient containing – Peptide containing doai

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ABSTRACT:
A method for contraception which features administering to a patient a contraceptive agent having activin-antagonist activity. The contraceptive agent results in inhibition of the activin-stimulated release of FSH, thereby resulting in a decrease in fertility and facilitating contraception in the patient.

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