Abstract: A method of treating osteoporosis in warm-blooded animals comprising administering to warm-blooded animals in need thereof an effective amount to treat osteoporosis of a compound selected from the group consisting of a compound of the formula: wherein the substituents are defined as in the Specification.

Abstract: A 19-nor-steroid having a formula selected from the group consisting of wherein the A and B rings have a structure selected from the group consisting of having hormonal properties and their preparation and novel intermediates.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), wherein R 5 is an [A]—CH 3 , —[A]—C(OH)ZZ′ or —[A]—C(O) Z″ grouping where —[A]— is an alkylene, alkenylene or alkynylene radical or a single bond, and Z, Z′ and Z″ are a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or aryl radical; and R 1, R 2, R 3, R 4, R 6, R 7 and R 8 are as defined in the description; the use thereof as a drug, pharmaceutical compositions containing same, a preparation method therefor, and intermediates of said method, are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel compounds having a formula selected from the group consisting of wherein the substituents are defined as in the specification which are intermediates for the production of vinyl compounds having a remarkable anti-estrogenic and anti-proliferative activity.

Abstract: Novel intermediates of Formula IV wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification and a process for preparing the same.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula Where the substituents are defined in the application.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula 1

Abstract: The subject of the invention is the products of formula (I): in which either R1 represents halogen, hydroxyl, (C1-C8) alkyloxy or (C1-C12) acyloxy, and R2 represents halogen or hydrogen, or R1 and R2 form together a double bond, Z is chosen from optionally substituted (C1-C8) alkylthio, optionally substituted arylthio, (C1-C8) alkyloxy, halogen, cyano, mercapto, thiocyanato and (CH2)0-1—CO2H, optionally esterified, Y represents hydrogen or methyl, the dotted line in position 1-2 or 5-6 optionally representing a second bond, as well as their addition salts, their preparation process, the intermediates of this process and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: Compounds of formula for treating osteoporosis with minimal estrogenic activity are disclosed.

Abstract: A subject of the invention is the compounds of formula (I): in which X is a halogen atom, D represents the remainder of an optionally substituted pentagonal or hexagonal ring and optionally carrying an unsaturation, R1, R2, R3, R4, Y and n are as defined in the description, their preparation process and intermediates, their use as medicaments and the compositions containing them.

Abstract: A subject of the invention is the compounds of formula (I): in which X is a halogen atom, D represents the remainder of an optionally substituted pentagonal or hexagonal ring and optionally carrying an unsaturation, R1, R2, R3, R4, Y and n are as defined in the description, their preparation process and intermediates, their use as medicaments and the compositions containing them.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is the products of formula (I): in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and G are as defined in the description, the dotted lines represent an optional second bond, as well as the addition salts with acids and bases and the esters, their preparation process and the intermediates of this process, their use as medicines and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: Novel compounds having a formula selected from the group consisting of 1

Abstract: Novel intermediates of Formula IV wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification and a process for preparing the same.

Abstract: A subject of the invention is the compounds of formula (I): in which X is a halogen atom, D represents the remainder of an optionally substituted pentagonal or hexagonal ring and optionally carrying an unsaturation, R1, R2, R3, R4, Y and n are as defined in the description, their preparation process and intermediates, their use as medicaments and the compositions containing them.

Abstract: A subject of the invention is the compounds of formula (I): 1

Abstract: The subject of the invention is the products of formula (I): 1

Abstract: A subject of the invention is the compounds of formula (I): 1

Abstract: A compound having the formula wherein R5 is an [A]—CH3, —[A]—C(OH)ZZ′ or —[A]—C(O)Z″ grouping where —[A]— is an alkylene, alkenylene or alkynylene radical or a single bond, and Z, Z′ and Z″ are a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or aryl radical; and R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, R7 and R8 are as defined in the description; the use thereof as a drug, pharmaceutical compositions containing same, a preparation method therefor, and intermediates of said method, are disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), wherein R17 and R′17 are such that: either R17 and R′17 together form ketone, hydrazono, oxime or methylene, or R17 is hydroxyl, hydroxymethyl or acyloxy and R′17 is hydrogen, alkyl or optionally substitued alkenyl or alkynyl; R3 is hydrogen or alkyl; R16 is hydrogen, halogen or alkyl; m is 0, 1 or 2; X, Y and Z are such that: X is methylene, arylene or arylenoxy bonded to the steroid by a carbon atom; Y is a saturated or unsaturated straight or branched aliphatic chain which is optionally interrupted by oxygen; and Z is aryl, arylalkyl or straight or branched alkyl; addition salts thereof, a preparation method therefor, medicinal uses thereof, compositions containing said compounds, and resulting novel intermediates.