Abstract: The invention relates to new 2-substituted D-homo-estra-1,3,5(10)-trienes of general formula I in which R2 means a C1-C8-alkyl group, a C1-C8-alkyloxy group or a halogen atom, R13 means a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R17 means a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom, as well as their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, their manufacture and use as medicaments for prophylaxis and therapy of estrogen-dependent diseases that can be influenced by inhibition of 17?-hydroxy steroid dehydro-genase type 1.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 2-substituted estra-1,3,5(10)-trien-17-ones of formula I as well as their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, their methods of manufacture and use as medicaments for prophylaxis and/or therapy of estrogen-dependent diseases that can be influenced by the inhibition of 17?-hydroxy steroid dehydrogenase type 1.

Abstract: This invention describes the new 8?-substituted estratrienes of general formula I in which R2, R3, R6, R6?, R7, R7?, R9, R11, R11?, R12, R14, R15, R15?, R16, R16?, R17, R17? have the meanings that are indicated in the description, and R8 means a straight-chain or branched-chain, optionally partially or completely halogenated alkyl or alkenyl radical with up to 5 carbon atoms, an ethinyl- or prop-1-inyl radical, as pharmaceutical active ingredients that have in vitro a higher affinity to estrogen receptor preparations of rat prostates than to estrogen receptor preparations of rat uteri and in vivo preferably a preferential action on bone rather than the uterus and/or a pronounced action with respect to stimulation of the expression of 5HT2a-receptors and 5HT2a-transporters, their production, their therapeutic use and pharmaceutical dispensing forms that contain the new compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to ?15-D-homosteroids of general formula (I) process for their production and pharmaceutical compositions that contain these compounds. The compounds of general formula I according to the invention have androgenic activity.

Abstract: This invention describes the new 8?-substituted estratrienes of general formula I in which R2, R3, R6, R6?, R7, R7?, R9, R11, R11?, R12, R14, R15, R15?, R16, R16?, R17 and R17? have the meanings that are indicated in the description, and R8 means a straight-chain or branched-chain, optionally partially or completely halogenated alkyl or alkenyl radical with up to 5 carbon atoms, an ethinyl- or prop-1-inyl radical, as pharmaceutical active ingredients that have in vitro a higher affinity to estrogen receptor preparations of rat prostates than to estrogen receptor preparations of rat uteri and in vivo preferably a preferential action on bone rather than the uterus and/or a pronounced action with respect to stimulation of the expression of 5HT2a-receptors and 5HT2a-transporters, their production, their therapeutic use and pharmaceutical dispensing forms that contain the new compounds.

Abstract: There is provided a pharmaceutical composition comprising (i) a compound of the formula wherein: X is a hydrocarbyl ring having at least 4 atoms in the ring; K is a hydrocarbyl group; Rs is a sulphamate group; (ii) optionally admixed with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, excipient or adjuvant, wherein the compound is present in an amount to provide a dosage of no greater than 200 ?g/day.

Abstract: Competitive progesterone antagonists, including two novel steroids, viz., 11?,19-[4-(cyanophenyl)-o-phenylene]-17?-hydroxy-17?-(3-hydroxyprop-1(Z)-enyl)-4-androsten-3-one and 11?,19-[4-(3-pyridinyl)-o-phenylene]-17?-hydroxy-17?-(3-hydroxyprop-1(Z)-enyl)-4-androsten-3-one, inhibit formation of endometrial glands at below their ovulation inhibiting dose and the abortive dose, and thus achieve oral contraception in females without adversely affecting the menstrual cycle and without risk of aborting a previous implanted fertilized egg or a fetus.

Abstract: Film-shaped medicaments administered orally, particularly buccally, for treating climacteric complaints. The medicaments contain estriol and/or at least one pharmacologically acceptable ester of estriol, either alone or in combination with at least one gestagen.

Abstract: This invention provides prodrugs of 8?-substituted estratrienes of general formula (I), in which the group Z is bonded to the steroid, process for their production, pharmaceutical compositions that contain these compounds as well as use thereof. The compounds of general formula I according to the invention do not bind to the estrogen receptor ? and/or ?. They bind to carbonic anhydrases and inhibit these enzymes.

Abstract: This invention relates to pharmaceutical combinations for compensating for an absolute and relative testosterone deficiency in men with simultaneous prophylaxis for the development of a benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or prostate cancer. The combinations according to the invention contain a natural or synthetic androgen in combination with a gestagen, an antigestagen, an antiestrogen, a GnRH analog, a testosterone-5?-reductase inhibitor, an ?-andreno-receptor blocker or a phosphodiesterase inhibitor. In comparison to the combinations according to the invention, any active ingredient by itself cannot achieve the desired goal.

Abstract: New 17?-fluorosteroid compounds of formula (I) are disclosed: wherein R1 denotes H or methyl; R2 and R3 each denote H, Cl or methyl; and either a double bond or a single bond is present between C-6 and C-7 and also C-9 and C-10 of the steroid ring system respectively. These compounds have an activity profile with hybrid character so that they act as inhibitors for 5?-reductase and as high potency gestagens. Pharmaceutical compositions containing them are disclosed. They are suitable for treatment of conditions, which are caused by high levels of androgen in organs and tissues. These new compounds can be used in combination with other hormonal substances, such as estrogens, testosterone and other androgens, as contraceptives and for other applications.

Abstract: 17-methylene-4-azasteroid compounds of formula I: wherein R20 denotes fluoro, chloro or bromo R20a denotes hydrogen, R10 and R4 each denote a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and R1 and R2 each denote a hydrogen atom or together denote an additional bond, are useful for treating diseases or conditions caused by excessive androgen levels, such as acne, prostate diseases, alopecia and hirsutism, as well as gynecological conditions. Methods of synthesizing the new 17-methylene-4-azasteroid compounds are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of biogenic estrogen sulfamates for the oral discontinuous application for hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The discontinuous administration takes place in intervals ranging from 2 to 40 days. The invention also provides the additional application of gestagens, preferably continuously in the form of an implant or in the form of an intrauterine releasing system (IUD). Estrone sulfamate, estradiol sulfamate or an N-acyl sulfamate of estrone, estradiol or estriol having up to 7 C-atoms in the acyl chain, or a combination comprised of two or more of said active ingredients are used as biogenic estrogen sulfamates.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 2-substituted D-homo-estra-1,3,5(10)-trienes of general formula I in which R2 means a C1-C8-alkyl group, a C1-C8-alkyloxy group or a halogen atom, R13 means a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R17 means a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom, as well as their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, their manufacture and use as medicaments for prophylaxis and therapy of estrogen-dependent diseases that can be influenced by inhibition of 17?-hydroxy steroid dehydro-genase type 1.

Abstract: The invention relates to estradiol prodrugs of general formula (I), in which group Z is bonded to the steroid, process for their production, pharmaceutical compositions that contain these compounds, as well as their use for the production of pharmaceutical agents with estrogenic action.

Abstract: This invention relates to steroid prodrugs with androgenic action of general formula (I), in which group Z is bonded to the steroid, pharmaceutical compositions that contain these compounds as well as their use for the production of pharmaceutical agents with androgenic action.

Abstract: This invention provides estriol and estetrol prodrugs of general formula (I), in which group Y is bonded to the steroid process for their production, pharmaceutical compositions that contain these compounds, as well as their use for the production of pharmaceutical agents with estrogenic action.

Abstract: New 17?-fluorosteroid compounds of formula (I) are disclosed: wherein R1 denotes H or methyl; R2 and R3 each denote H, Cl or methyl; and either a double bond or a single bond is present between C-6 and C-7 and also C-9 and C-10 of the steroid ring system respectively. These compounds have an activity profile with hybrid character so that they act as inhibitors for 5?-reductase and as high potency gestagens. Pharmaceutical compositions containing them are disclosed. They are suitable for treatment of conditions, which are caused by high levels of androgen in organs and tissues. These new compounds can be used in combination with other hormonal substances, such as estrogens, testosterone and other androgens, as contraceptives and for other applications.

Abstract: This invention relates to new 19-nor-17?-pregna-1,3,5(10)-trien-17?-ols with a 21,16?-lactone ring with a long-chain substituent in 11?-position of general formula II in which R11 is a long-chain alkyl radical that has a nitrogen atom that can be substituted in terminal position with a perfluoroalkyl group. The compounds act in a tissue-selective manner as pure antiestrogens and are suitable for the production of pharmaceutical agents because of these properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to new unsaturated 14,15-cyclopropano-androstanes of the general formula (I) to their synthesis and to pharmaceutical compositions, containing these compounds. The compounds of formula (I) have gestagenic and/or androgenic activity.