Use of steroid derivatives in the treatment of endometriosis

Fujise Nobuaki, Yamashita Yasushi, Takaoka Hiroaki, Honda Nobuyoshi, Yoshihama Makoto
1991
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The study demonstrates that 14-hydroxy-4-androstene-3,6,17-trione or its ester derivatives effectively treat endometriosis through strong aromatase-inhibitory activity without causing serious side effects.

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A remedy for endometriosis comprising, as an active ingredient, 14 -hydroxy-4-androstene-3,6,17-trione or an ester derivative thereof, can effectively treat endometriosis by the strong aromatase-inhibitory activity without giving serious side effects.

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