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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7053077 | Use of biogenic estrogen sulfamates for hormone replacement therapy The invention relates to the use of biogenic estrogen sulfamates for the oral discontinuous application for hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The discontinuous administration takes place in intervals ranging from 2 to 40 days. The invention also provides the additi... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7029657 | Nasal spray steroid formulation and method The present invention relates to an improvement in a method of contraception, in treatment of benign gynecological disorders, and in hormone replacement. The improved method includes administering intranasally an estrogenic compound and an androgenic compound, and i... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7015253 | Regimen for treating prostate tissue and surgical kit for use in the regimen The present invention provides treatment regimens for treating diseased prostate tissue, including the steps of chemically ablating prostate tissue and coadministering an antiandrogen. In some embodiments, prostate tissue is chemically ablated by injection of ethano... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6977250 | Prevention of ovarian cancer by administration of progestin products The present invention relates to methods for preventing the development of epithelial ovarian cancer by administering progestin products, either alone or in combination with other agents such as estrogen products. ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6960337 | Methods and compositions for treating benign gynecological disorders An improvement in a method of treating benign gynecological disorders is described. In the method, treatment of a benign gynecological disorder with a composition comprised of a gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) compound and an estrogenic compound, and optionall... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6958142 | Nasal spray formulation and method A nasal spray formulation for use in female contraception or in the treatment of benign gynecological disorders is described. The nasal preparation is comprised of a GnRH compound and an estrogenic compound in the form of a water-soluble complex with a water-soluble... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6884440 | Composition of multipurpose high functional alkaline solution composition, preparation thereof, and for the use of nonspecific immunostimulator Disclosed are a multipurpose, high-functional, alkaline solution composition, preparation therefor and use thereof as a nonspecific immunostimulator. The composition comprises 1-25 parts by weight of borax (Na2B4O7.10H2O),... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6841548 | Pharmaceutical preparations containing estra-1,3,5(10)-triene derivatives The invention concerns pharmaceutical preparations containing estra-1,3,5(10)-triene derivatives as active ingredients which carry a group of the general formula R—SO2—O— at their C3 position wherein... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6593369 | Methods, compositions, and kits for enhancing female sexual desire and responsiveness Topical application of a prostaglandin directly to the clitoris is effective for enhancing female sexual desire and responsiveness.... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6548072 | Skin care compositions containing an organic extract of chick pea Organic chick pea extracts are phytoestrogens, if present in an amount such as to provide an estrogenic activity equivalent to at least 1 nM of estradiol. Cosmetic compositions containing organic chick pea extracts are useful in improving the appearance o... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6518319 | Method of preparing and using compositions extracted from vegetable matter for the treatment of female symptoms A composition is prepared by extracting phytochemicals from plant matter. This composition is enriched preferably in isoflavones, lignans, saponins, catechins and phenolic acids. Soy is the preferred source of these chemicals; however, other plants may al... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6511986 | Method of treating estrogen receptor positive carcinoma This invention provides a method of treating or inhibiting an estrogen receptor positive carcinoma in a mammal in need thereof, which comprises providing said mammal with an effective amount of a combination of a rapamycin and an antiestrogen.... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6403615 | 2-Aryl-3-aroylbenzo {b} thiophenes useful for the treatment of estrogen deprivation syndrome This invention provides methods which are useful for the inhibition of the various medical conditions associated with estrogen deprivation syndrome including osteoporosis and hyperlipidemia utilizing compounds of formula I: ##STR1##... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6391309 | Method of preparing and using isoflavones for the treatment of female symptoms A composition is prepared by extracting phytochemicals from plant matter to form a dietary supplement for treatment of female symptoms. This composition is enriched preferably with two or more fractions of plant matter, namely: isoflavones, lignans, sapon... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6297243 | Methods of treating hot flashes, estrogen deficiencies and deferring menopause by the administration of a luteinizing hormone antagonist A pharmaceutical composition comprising a LH antagonist or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier is useful for deferring the onset of menopause.... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6232350 | Preparation and method for the treatment and prevention of dimentia disorders A preparation for the treatment and/or prevention of dementia disorders, especially disorders due to regressive cellular changes. A close of at least one steroidal antagonist is included as the active agent. A mixture of such substances can also be applie... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6228852 | Transdermal application of naturally occurring steroid hormones The invention features a physiologically acceptable cream that contains estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone molecules that are identical to the estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone molecules naturally produced by the human body. The cream may be ... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6174857 | Composition and method for the treatment of osteoporosis in mammals Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of osteoporosis in mammals are disclosed. The compositions are suitable for parenteral administration and comprise Insulin-Like Growth Factor I (IGF-I) and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Th... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6156786 | 2-aryl-3-aroylbenzo[b]thiophenes useful for the treatment of estrogen deprivation syndrome This invention provides methods which are useful for the inhibition of the various medical conditions associated with estrogen deprivation syndrome including osteoporosis and hyperlipidemia utilizing compounds of formula I: ##STR1##... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6107346 | Methods for treating hyperlipidemia The present application relates to a series of compounds, and pharmaceutical formulations thereof, of the formula ##STR1## which provide a method of inhibiting hyperlipidemia, especially hypercholesterolemia, and the pathological sequelae thereof, in... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6096301 | Combined interferon/antiestrogen therapy for treatment of breast cancer Proliferation of breast cancer is treated by a combined type I interferon/non-steroidal antiestrogen therapy. Preferably antiestrogen treatment is sequential to treatment with interferon.... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6093748 | Inhibition of hair growth A method of inhibiting hair growth in a mammal includes applying, to an area of skin from which reduced hair growth is desired, a dermatologically acceptable composition containing a non-steroidal suppressor of angiogenesis.... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6080762 | Pulmonary and nasal delivery of raloxifene The present invention relates to formulations and methods for pulmonary and nasal administration of raloxifene.... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6060063 | Phytoestrogen supplements prepared from pomegranate material including pomegranate seeds A phytoestrogen supplement and methods of preparation are described. The basis of the oral phytoestrogen supplement was a preparation of the pomegranate material, preferably pomegranate seeds, which were contacted with an appropriate solvent as described ... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6040333 | Dietary supplements The present invention relates to dietary supplements containing low doses of phytoestrogens for supplementing the specific phytochemical dietary needs of perimenopausal and menopausal women.... | 03/21/2000 |
| 5942539 | Methods of treating or preventing endometriosis with phytoestrogens Methods of using phytoestrogens, in particular, isoflavones in the prevention and treatment of endometriosis and related disease conditions in females. One method comprises administering a therapeutically effective dosage of a phytoestrogen to females wit... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5919812 | Use of 3,4-diphenyl chromans for the manufacture of a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment or prophylaxis of idiopathic or physiologic gynaecomastia The present invention provides novel uses of compounds of general formula I ##STR1## wherein R1, R4 and R5 are individually hydrogen, hydroxy, halogen, trifluoromethyl, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or (tertiary amino)(lower alkoxy); and R2 and R3 are in... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5891440 | Phytoestrogen supplement prepared from pomegranate seeds and a herbal mixture or coconut milk A phytoestrogen oral supplement and ointment, and methods of preparing the supplement and ointment, are described. The oral phytoestrogen supplement is prepared by extracting pomegranate seeds with an aqueous solvent, and admixing the pomegranate seed ext... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5760046 | Method of treating androgenic alopecia with 5-reductase inhibitors The instant invention involves a method of treating and/or reversing androgenic alopecia and promoting hair growth, and methods of treating acne vulgaris, seborrhea, and female hirsutism, by administering to a patient in need of such treatment a 5-... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5744464 | Antigestagens for the inhibition of uterine synthesis of prostaglandin Antigestagens inhibit prostaglandin synthesis by the uterus and thus can be used to treat symptoms of dysmennhorea.... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5720977 | Oral water soluble pharmaceutical compositions containing estrone compound and calcium salt Oral water-soluble pharmaceutical compositions containing a therapeutically effective amount of a water-soluble and stable estrogen compound such as estropipate (piperazine estrone sulfate), and at least one water-soluble, pharmaceutically acceptable calc... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5686437 | Estrogen nucleus derivatives for use in the inhibition of sex steroid activity Novel derivatives of estrogenic nuclei, contain a side-chain substitution of the formula --R1 B--R2 --!x L--G and may be used in pharmaceutical compositions as sex steroid activity inhibitors useful in the treatment of b... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5654011 | Dietary supplements The present invention relates to dietary supplements for supplementing the dietary needs of women and preventing or reducing life stage associated health risks during each of their principal adult life stages (pre-perimenopause, perimenopause and menopaus... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5569459 | Pharmaceutical compositions for the management of premenstrual syndrome and alleviation of menopausal disorders A composition is disclosed for controlling the stimulation of estrogen production, which comprises: (a) 15 to 120 parts by weight of one or more phytoestrogen compounds calculated as a free aglycon form of isoflavone; (b) up to 75 parts by weight of dried lico... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5565199 | Systems and methods for the synthesis of natural base steroidal hormones and more especially estrogens and progesterone and estrogen-like and progesterone-like compounds and their derivatives derived as phytohormones from herbaceous plants Systems and methods for synthesizing natural base steroidal hormones and more especially estrogens and progesterone and estrogen-like and progesterone-like compounds and their derivatives which are derived in the form of phytohormones from herbaceous plan... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5547957 | Method of treating androgenic alopecia with 5-.alpha. reductase inhibitors The instant invention involves a method of treating and/or reversing androgenic alopecia and promoting hair growth, and methods of treating acne vulgaris, seborrhea, and female hirsutism, by administering to a patient in need of such treatment a 5.alpha.-... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5521214 | Methods of inhibiting environmental estrogens A method of inhibiting effects of environmental estrogens comprising administering to a human or other animal in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R1 and R3 are independently hydr... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5424331 | Pharmaceutical compositions and dietary soybean food products for the prevention of osteoporosis A composition for the treatment or prevention of osteoporosis, is disclosed, which comprises: (a) 75 to 200 parts of one or more phytoestrogen compounds; (b) 0 to 100 parts of dried licorice root extract; (c) 300 to 600 parts of calcium contained in a biologically ... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5384332 | Methods for inhibiting aortal smooth muscle cell proliferation and restenosis with 1,1,2-triphenylbut-1-ene derivatives The present invention provides novel methods of inhibiting aortal smooth muscle cell proliferation, particularly restenosis, in humans, comprising administering to a human in need of treatment an effective amount of a compound of formula I ##STR1## ... | 01/24/1995 |
| 5364847 | Inhibitors of sex steroid biosynthesis and methods for their production and use Certain steroidal and non-steroidal compounds have been found to inhibit androgen and estrogen formation. Such inhibition may aid in the reduction of the activity of these hormones and may be useful in the treatment of diseases where, for example, inhibit... | 11/15/1994 |