First-in-class combination therapy authorised for endometriosis
The three-in-one oral daily tablet provides an additional treatment option to help women in the UK manage their endometriosis-associated pain.
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The three-in-one oral daily tablet provides an additional treatment option to help women in the UK manage their endometriosis-associated pain.
A study from the University of Michigan shows a new method of drug microencapsulation, allowing several peptide drugs to be slowly released in the body.
The Phase III trials saw 75 percent of women in the relugolix combination therapy group achieve a reduction in dysmenorrhea (menstrual pain), compared with 30 percent or less of women in the placebo groups.
Despite recent progress in women’s health issues, there are still many challenges women continue to face when accessing healthcare. Here, Alison Slingsby of HRA Pharma discusses the recent advancements made in the UK and where further development is required.
FOR-6219 was found to be safe and well tolerated by healthy pre- and postmenopausal women and did not induce systemic oestrogen deficiency-related side effects.
Biomarkers could identify how women with endometriosis will respond to first-line treatment - progestin-based therapies such as oral contraceptives...