Methods for treating postmenopausal women using ultra-low doses

Details Methods for treating postmenopausal women using ultra-low doses Methods for treating postmenopausal women using ultra-low doses

1997-11-21

1999-04-06

Criares, Theodore J.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Designated organic active ingredient containing

Cyclopentanohydrophenanthrene ring system doai

514171, 514947, 424443, 424449, 424448, A31K 3156, A61F 1300

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058918680

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides methods for treating physical conditions resulting from postmenopausal estrogen decline in a postmenopausal subject, and in particular methods for reducing the risk of osteoporotic bone fractures in a postmenopausal subject. The present invention also provides a kit useful for carrying out the methods of the present invention.

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