USE OF A STEROID SULPHATASE INHIBITOR FOR INHIBITING THE SYNTHESIS OF ANDROSTENEDIONE AND/OR TESTOSTERONE

摘要

There is provided use of a compound capable of inhibiting a steroid sulphatase enzyme (E.C.3.1.6.2) in the manufacture of a medicament for inhibiting in vivo synthesis of at least one of androstenedione and testosterone, which may be useful for the treatment of hirsutism, excess sebum production, benign breast disease, benign ovarian disease, polycystic ovarian disease and female infertility among others.