Therapeutic methods of using estrogen compositions
First Claim
1. A method for preventing or treating a catamenial migrainous disorder in a female subject, the method comprising administering to a vulvovaginal surface of the subject a pharmaceutical composition that is bioadhesive thereto and comprises at least one estrogenic compound in an amount of about 50 μ
- g to about 1000 μ
g estradiol equivalent per unit dose of the composition.
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Abstract
A method for preventing or treating a catamenial migrainous disorder in a female subject comprises administering to a vulvovaginal surface of the subject a pharmaceutical composition that is bioadhesive thereto and comprises at least one estrogenic compound in an amount of about 50 μg to about 1000 μg estradiol equivalent per unit dose of the composition. A related method comprises administering to a vulvovaginal surface of the subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one estrogenic compound, wherein upon administration of the composition to the vulvovaginal surface, a decline in serum estradiol concentration during a luteal phase of a menstrual cycle is moderated.
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43 Claims
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1. A method for preventing or treating a catamenial migrainous disorder in a female subject, the method comprising administering to a vulvovaginal surface of the subject a pharmaceutical composition that is bioadhesive thereto and comprises at least one estrogenic compound in an amount of about 50 μ
- g to about 1000 μ
g estradiol equivalent per unit dose of the composition. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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13. The method of 11, wherein the baseline serum estradiol concentration is not less than about 50 pg/ml.
- 26. A method for preventing or treating a catamenial migrainous disorder in a female subject, the method comprising administering to a vulvovaginal surface of the subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one estrogenic compound, wherein upon application of the composition to the vulvovaginal surface, a decline in serum estradiol concentration during a luteal phase of a menstrual cycle is moderated.
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32. A method for managing serum estradiol concentration during a menstrual cycle in a female subject, the method comprising administering at least one estrogenic compound according to a regimen that comprises:
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(a) a first regimen component wherein at least one estrogenic compound is administered to the subject according to a first mode of administration;
said first mode of administration resulting in maintenance of a serum estradiol concentration of at least about 50 pg/ml during most or all of the menstrual cycle, except for an estrogen depleting phase of about 5 to about 10 days in duration beginning not earlier than about 7 days prior to menses; and(b) a second regimen component wherein at least one estrogenic compound is administered to the subject according to a second mode of administration;
said second mode of administration (i) comprising administering to a vulvovaginal surface a pharmaceutical composition that is bioadhesive thereto and comprises said at least one estrogenic compound; and
(ii) resulting in moderation of a decline in serum estradiol concentration during said estrogen depleting phase. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35, 36, 37)
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38. A kit for managing serum estradiol concentration during a menstrual cycle in a female subject, the kit comprising:
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(a) a first regimen component wherein at least one estrogenic compound is administered to the subject according to a first mode of administration;
said first mode of administration resulting in maintenance of a serum estradiol concentration of at least about 50 pg/ml during most or all of the menstrual cycle, except for an estrogen depleting phase of about 5 to about 10 days in duration beginning not earlier than about 7 days prior to menses; and(b) a second regimen component wherein at least one estrogenic compound is administered to the subject according to a second mode of administration;
said second mode of administration (i) comprising administering to a vulvovaginal surface a pharmaceutical composition that is bioadhesive thereto and comprises said at least one estrogenic compound; and
(ii) resulting in moderation of a decline in serum estradiol concentration during said estrogen depleting phase. - View Dependent Claims (39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
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