摘要 |
<p>The disclosed invention relates to the unexpected finding of steroids for use as androgens which are characterized by a configuration opposite to that of natural steroids, viz. 14α, 17β. These steroids according to the invention are (14β, 17α)-17-(hydroxymethyl) steroids, and they are found to have in common an androgenic activity. They can be used for the preparation of an agent for male contraception, as well as for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of androgen insufficiency.</p> |