17-hydroxy-17-pentafluoroethyl-estra-4,9(10)-dien-11-aryl derivatives, method of production thereof and use thereof for the treatment of diseases
The invention relates to 17-hydroxy-17-pentafluoroethyl-estra-4,9(10)-dien-11-aryl derivatives of Formula I with progesterone antagonizing action and method of production thereof, use thereof for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases and use thereof for the production of medicinal products for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, in particular of fibroids of the uterus (myomas, uterine leiomyoma), endometriosis, heavy menstrual bleeds, meningiomas, hormone-dependent breast cancers and complaints associated with the menopause or for fertility control and emergency contraception.
1. Method for the treatment of fibroid of the uterus, endometriosis, heavy menstrual bleed, meningioma, hormone-dependent breast cancer, fertility control, or emergency contraception comprising the step of administering (11β,17β)-17-Hydroxy-11-[4-(methylsulphonyl)phenyl]-17-(pentafluoroethyl)estra-4,9-dien-3-one of the formula
or pharmaceutical acceptable salts thereof.
2. Method according to claim 1 for the treatment of endometriosis.
3. Method according to claim 1 for the treatment of fibroids of the uterus.