Administration of non-oral androgenic steroids to women

Details Administration of non-oral androgenic steroids to women Administration of non-oral androgenic steroids to women

2007-03-06

2007-03-06

Pryor, Alton (Department: 1616)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Designated organic active ingredient containing

9,10-seco- cyclopentanohydrophenanthrene ring system doai

C514S944000, C514S947000, C424S449000

Reexamination Certificate

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10278033

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides compositions, methods, and kits for improving health in a woman having elevated SHBG levels, or who is receiving oral estrogen supplementation, by non-orally administering an effective amount of an androgenic steroid. Further, the present invention provides compositions, methods, and kits for coadministering an effective amount of an orally administered estrogen and an effective amount of a non-orally administered androgenic steroid for women in need of estrogen supplementation.

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