[Selective progesterone receptor modulators: future clinical applications]

Bull Acad Natl Med. 2008 Jun-Jul;192(6):1159-71; discussion 1172-3.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Progesterone antagonists belong to the family of selective progesterone receptor modulators. SPRMs already have several applications in women's health. Their main value lies in their effect on endometrium. For example, they can be used to reduce tumor volume and uterine bleeding before uterine myoma surgery. They are also being evaluated for the treatment of endometriosis, and for estrogen-free contraception.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Breast Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Endometriosis / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Hormone Antagonists / chemistry
  • Hormone Antagonists / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Leiomyoma / drug therapy
  • Molecular Structure
  • Receptors, Progesterone / drug effects*
  • Uterine Neoplasms / drug therapy

Substances

  • Hormone Antagonists
  • Receptors, Progesterone