Methods and formulations for use in treating oophorectomized women
First Claim
1. A composition for preventing symptoms and signs of loss of ovarian function in oophorectomized women over a period of time consisting essentially of:
- a slow-release formulation of an estrogenic composition which maintains serum level of said estrogenic composition over said period of time at a level effective to prevent symptoms and signs of estrogen deficiency, wherein said serum level of said estrogenic composition is equivalent to serum estradiol levels in the range of about 15 to about 50 pg/ml; and
a slow-release formulation of an androgenic hormone which increases serum level of said androgenic hormone over said period of time to a level not exceeding a normal premenopausal level for a patient, wherein said serum level of said androgenic composition is equivalent to serum testosterone levels in the range of about 20 to about 80 ng/dl.
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Abstract
Compositions and methods which are effective to prevent symptoms of loss of ovarian function (e.g., in oophorectomized women) over a period of time are described, consisting essentially of an effective amount of an estrogenic composition and an effective amount of an androgenic composition. The levels of estrogens and androgens employed are sufficient to reduce bone mineral density loss and minimize other side effects observed after oophorectomy, and at such low doses as to minimize any adverse impact on the patient'"'"'s long-term prognosis or (in the case of testosterone) result in additional side effects.
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1. A composition for preventing symptoms and signs of loss of ovarian function in oophorectomized women over a period of time consisting essentially of:
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a slow-release formulation of an estrogenic composition which maintains serum level of said estrogenic composition over said period of time at a level effective to prevent symptoms and signs of estrogen deficiency, wherein said serum level of said estrogenic composition is equivalent to serum estradiol levels in the range of about 15 to about 50 pg/ml; and a slow-release formulation of an androgenic hormone which increases serum level of said androgenic hormone over said period of time to a level not exceeding a normal premenopausal level for a patient, wherein said serum level of said androgenic composition is equivalent to serum testosterone levels in the range of about 20 to about 80 ng/dl. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for preventing symptoms and signs of loss of ovarian function in oophorectomized women over a period of time, comprising:
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administering an estrogenic composition in an amount effective to maintain serum level of said estrogenic composition over said period of time at a level effective to prevent symptoms and signs of estrogen deficiency, said serum level of said estrogenic composition being equivalent to serum estradiol levels in the range of about 15 to about 50 pg/ml; and simultaneously administering an androgenic composition over said period of time in an amount effective to increase effective androgen level to a level not exceeding a normal premenopausal level for a patient, wherein said serum level of said androgenic composition is equivalent to serum testosterone levels in the range of about 20 to about 80 ng/dl. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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