Abstract: The invention relates to novel 18-methyl-19-nor-17-pregn-4-en-21,17-carbolactones of general formula (I), where Z=O, H2, ?NOR or ?NNHSO2R, where R=H, a straight- or branched-chain 1-4 or 3-4 C alkyl group, R4=H, halogen, methyl or trifluoromethyl, R6 and/or R7 can be ?- or ?-positioned and independently=branched- or straight-chain 1-4 or 3-4 alkyl, or R6=H and R7=a- or ?-positioned, straight- or branched-chain 1-4 or 3-4 C alkyl, or R6 and R7=H, or R6 and R7 together=a- or ?-positioned methylene or an additional bond. The novel compounds have gestagenic and antimineralocorticoid activity and are suitable for the production of pharmaceutical preparations, for example, for oral contraception and the treatment of pre-, peri- and post-menopausal pain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to arylmethylen substituted N-acyl-Y-aminoalcohols of the general formula I in which Q, X, W, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 have the meaning as defined in the description. The compounds according to the invention are effective FSH modulators and can be used for example for fertility regulation in men or in women.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2,3,4,9-tetrahydro-1H-carbazoles of the general formula I, in which Q, X, W, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 have the meaning as defined in the description. The compounds according to the invention are effective FSH antagonists and can be used for example for fertility control in men or in women, or for the prevention and/or treatment of osteoporosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to sulfonyltryptophanols of the general formula I, in which Q, X, W, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 have the meaning as defined in the description. The compounds according to the invention are effective FSH receptor antagonists and can be used for example for fertility control in men or in women, or for the prevention and/or treatment of osteoporosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to acyltryptophanols of the general formula I, in which Q, W, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 have the meaning as defined in the description. The compounds according to the invention are effective FSH antagonists and can be used for example for fertility control in men or in women, or for the prevention and/or treatment of osteoporosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to acyltryptophanols of the general formula I, in which Q, V, X, W, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 have the meaning as defined in the description. The compounds according to the invention are effective FSH antagonists and can be used for example for fertility control in men or in women, or for the prevention and/or treatment of osteoporosis.

Abstract: The present invention describes the novel 18-methyl-19-norandrost-4-ene 17,17-spiro ethers of the general formula I in which Z is an oxygen atom, two hydrogen atoms, a group ?NOR or ?NNHSO2R, where R is a hydrogen atom or a straight- or branched-chain alkyl group having 1 to 4 or 3 to 4 carbon atoms, R4 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a trifluoromethyl group, and R6 and/or R7 may have a or a configuration, and R6 and R7 are independently of one another a hydrogen atom or a straight- or branched-chain alkyl group having 1 to 4 or 3 to 4 carbon atoms or a straight- or branched-chain alkenyl group having 2 to 4 or 3 to 4 carbon atoms or a saturated cycloalkyl group having 3 to 5 carbon atoms or together are a methylene group or a double bond. The novel compounds have progestational and antimineralocorticoid activity.

Abstract: This invention relates to 8?-vinyl-11?-(?-substituted)alkyl-estra-1,3,5(10)-trienes of general formula I with ER?-antagonistic activity, process for their production, their intermediate products, pharmaceutical preparations that contain the compounds according to the invention, as well as their use for the production of pharmaceutical agents. The new compounds can be used for contraception in men and women without influencing other estrogen-sensitive organs such as the uterus or the liver. They are also suitable for treating benign or malignant proliferative diseases of the ovary, such as ovarian cancer and granulosa cell tumors.

Abstract: A novel method of synthesis for the manufacture of upstream products for the production of compounds with general formulas 8, 10, and 12 is described. In this synthesis, compounds with general formula 4,B are produced in a microbiological reaction. The meanings of R7, R10, R11, R13, R17 and R17? as well as of the grouping U—V—W—X—Y-Z are indicated in the claims.

Abstract: A novel method of synthesis for the manufacture of upstream products for the production of compounds with general formulas 8, 10, and 12 is described. In this synthesis, compounds with general formula 4,B are produced in a microbiological reaction.

Abstract: The present patent application relates to acyltryptophanols of the general formula I, in which Q, X, Y, W, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R8 have the meanings stated in the description. The compounds according to the invention are effective FSH antagonists and can be used for example for fertility control in men or in women, or for the prevention and/or treatment of osteoporosis.

Abstract: This invention describes the new 18-methyl-19-nor-17-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactones of general formula I in which Z means an oxygen atom, two hydrogen atoms, a grouping ?NOR or ?NNHSO2R, whereby R is a hydrogen atom or a straight-chain or branched-chain alkyl group with 1 to 4 or 3 to 4 carbon atoms, R4 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a methyl group, or a trifluoromethyl group, R6 and/or R7 can be in ?- or ?-position, and, independently of one another, mean a straight-chain or branched-chain alkyl group with 1 to 4 or 3 to 4 carbon atoms, or R6 means a hydrogen atom, and R7 means an ?- or ?-position, straight-chain or branched-chain alkyl group with 1 to 4 or 3 to 4 carbon atoms, or R6 and R7 each mean a hydrogen atom, or R6 and R7 together mean an ?- or ?-position methylene group or an additional bond.

Abstract: This invention provides new tetrahydrocarbazole derivatives that act as ligands for G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCR), especially as antagonists of the gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). A pharmaceutical composition that contains these new tetrahydrocarbazole derivatives as well as a process for the production of the new tetrahydrocarbazole derivatives are also provided. Moreover, this invention relates to the administration of tetrahydrocarbazole derivatives for treating pathologic conditions that are mediated by GPCR, especially for inhibiting GnRH, in mammals, especially humans, who require such an administration, as well as the use of tetrahydrocarbazole derivatives for the production of a pharmaceutical agent for treating GPCR-mediated pathologic conditions, especially for inhibiting GnRH.

Abstract: A novel method of synthesis for the manufacture of upstream products for the production of compounds with general formulas 8, 10, and 12 is described. In this synthesis, compounds with general formula 4,B are produced in a microbiological reaction. The meanings of R7, R10, R11, R13, R17 and R17? as well as of the grouping U-V-W-X-Y-Z are indicated in the claims.

Abstract: This invention relates to 8?-vinyl-11?-(?-substituted)alkyl-estra-1,3,5(10)-trienes of general formula I with ER?-antagonistic activity, process for their production, their intermediate products, pharmaceutical preparations that contain the compounds according to the invention, as well as their use for the production of pharmaceutical agents. The new compounds can be used for contraception in men and women without influencing other estrogen-sensitive organs such as the uterus or the liver. They are also suitable for treating benign or malignant proliferative diseases of the ovary, such as ovarian cancer and granulosa cell tumors.

Abstract: This invention provides new tetrahydrocarbazole derivatives that act as ligands for G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCR), especially as antagonists of the gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). A pharmaceutical composition that contains these new tetrahydrocarbazole derivatives as well as a process for the production of the new tetrahydrocarbazole derivatives are also provided. Moreover, this invention relates to the administration of tetrahydrocarbazole derivatives for treating pathologic conditions that are mediated by GPCR, especially for inhibiting GnRH, in mammals, especially humans, who require such an administration, as well as the use of tetrahydrocarbazole derivatives for the production of a pharmaceutical agent for treating GPCR-mediated pathologic conditions, especially for inhibiting GnRH.

Abstract: This invention describes the new, nonsteroidal gestagens of general formula I 1

Abstract: This invention describes the new, nonsteroidal gestagens of general formula I in which A, B, Ar1, R1, R2 and R3 have the meanings that are indicated in more detail in the description. The new compounds show a very great affinity to the gestagen receptor. They can be used alone or in combination with estrogens in contraceptive preparations. In addition, they can be used for treating endometriosis. Together with estrogens, they can also be used in preparations for treating gynecological disorders, for treating premenstrual symptoms and for substitution therapy. Based on the androgenic action, they can also be used for male birth control, male HRT and hormone therapy and for treating andrological disease agents.

Abstract: This invention describes the new, nonsteroidal gestagens of general formula I 1

Abstract: This invention describes the new, nonsteroidal gestagens of general formula I in which A, B, Ar, R1, R2 and R3 have the meanings that are indicated in more detail in the description. The new compounds show a very great affinity to the gestagen receptor. They can be used alone or in combination with estrogens in contraceptive preparations. In addition, they can be used for treating endometriosis. Together with estrogens, they can also be used in preparations for treating gynecological disorders, for treating premenstrual symptoms and for substitution therapy. Based on the androgenic action, they can also be used for male birth control, male HRT and hormone therapy and for treating andrological disease agents.