77101-36-1Relevant academic research and scientific papers
Method of contraception
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, (2008/06/13)
A method of contraception which comprises administering a compound of the following general formula: STR1 wherein R is --CHO or --CH2 OR1 ; each of R1 and R2 is hydrogen, alkylcarbonyl wherein the alkyl moiety has from 1 to 20 carbon atoms and is straight or branched, benzoyl, phenylalkylcarbonyl wherein the alkyl moiety has from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and is straight or branched or cycloalkylcarbonyl wherein the cycloalkyl moiety has from 5 to 10 carbon atoms; R3 is hydrogen; or R2 and R3 together form a double bond between the 17-position carbon atom and the oxygen atom either alone or in combination with a progestogen.
Method of treating benign prostatic hypertrophy
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, (2008/06/13)
Compounds of the following general formula are useful in treating benign prostatic hypertrophy: STR1 wherein R is --CHO or --CH2 OR1 ; each of R1 and R2 is hydrogen, alkylcarbonyl wherein the alkyl moiety has from 1 to 20 carbon atoms and is straight or branched, benzoyl, phenylalkylcarbonyl wherein the alkyl moiety has from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and is straight or branched or cycloalkylcarbonyl wherein the cycloalkyl moiety has from 5 to 10 carbon atoms; R3 is hydrogen; or R2 and R3 together form a double bond between the 17-position carbon atom and the oxygen atom.
