The invention relates to a method for the treatment of an oestrogen-dependent proliferative disorder of the uterus such as endometriosis and uterine fibroids in a patient, by administering an aromatase inhibitor to the patient intravaginally. This achieves high local levels of aromatase inhibitor Locally, and therefore avoids some of the adverse reactions that are observed when aromatase inhibitors are delivered orally. Further, intravaginal delivery allows inhibition of the local lesional production without significantly affecting the circulating levels which have been produced by the ovaries. This results in minimal side-effects and will allow for longer term treatment than current therapies.
本发明涉及一种治疗子宫内膜异位症和子宫肌瘤等
雌激素依赖性子宫增生性疾病的方法,即通过阴道内给患者注射芳香化酶
抑制剂。这样,芳香化酶
抑制剂就能在局部达到较高
水平,从而避免了口服芳香化酶
抑制剂时出现的一些不良反应。此外,阴道内给药可抑制局部病变的产生,而不会明显影响卵巢产生的循环
水平。因此,这种药物的副作用极小,治疗时间也比现有疗法更长。