BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TherapeuticsMD, Inc. (NASDAQ: TXMD), an innovative, leading women’s healthcare company, today announced the schedule of presentations on BIJUVA™ (estradiol and progesterone capsules, 1 mg/100 mg) and ANNOVERA™ (segesterone acetate/ethinyl estradiol vaginal system) at the Endocrine Society 2019 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, on March 23-26, 2019.
“Data from the REPLENISH Phase 3 trial for BIJUVA showed improvements in hot flushes, night sweats, sweating, and quality of sleep. We are pleased to continue to present positive clinical data on BIJUVA in menopause quality of life (MENQOL) assessments, including difficulty in sleeping, which is a common complaint in postmenopausal women with vasomotor symptoms,” said TherapeuticsMD Chief Medical Officer Sebastian Mirkin, M.D. “The REPLENISH data also showed a low incidence of vaginal bleeding. Vaginal bleeding associated with hormone therapy is the most common reason for discontinuation of treatment.”
BIJUVA is the first and only FDA-approved, bio-identical hormone therapy combination of estradiol and progesterone in a single, oral capsule for the treatment of moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms (commonly known as hot flashes or flushes) due to menopause in women with a uterus. Please see the Important Safety Information, including Boxed Warning, for BIJUVA below.
Data on ANNOVERA, a contraceptive vaginal system that contains a novel progestin, segesterone acetate, demonstrated potent antiovulatory effects in preventing pregnancy without the androgenic, estrogenic or glucocorticoid side effects that are often associated with other contraceptive hormone products.
“We are enthusiastic about the ANNOVERA data that confirms this new progestin is highly effective and comparable to the most effective birth control methods already on the market today, while avoiding daily fluctuations in hormone levels given its controlled release, helping to provide excellent cycle control,” said Dr. Brian Bernick, Co-founder and Director of TherapeuticsMD.
ANNOVERA is the first long-acting prescription birth control that is patient-controlled, procedure-free and reversible. This small, soft, flexible ring prevents ovulation for an entire year (13 cycles) and can be inserted and removed by a woman at her discretion in repeated four-week cycles (remaining in place continuously for three weeks followed by removal for one week). Please see the Important Safety Information, including Boxed Warning, for ANNOVERA below.
The posters and presentations will be made available on the Investors & Media section of the company’s website at www.therapeuticsmd.com.
Poster Presentations
Date: Saturday, March 23
Time and Location: 1:00-3:00
PM, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Expo Hall
Title: Combined
Bioidentical Estradiol and Progesterone Capsules Improved Quality of
Sleep in Postmenopausal Women with Vasomotor Symptoms
Authors:
N Santoro, G Constantine, R Kagan, S Graham, B Bernick, S Mirkin
Date: Saturday, March 23
Time and Location: 1:00-3:00
PM Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Expo Hall
Title: Bioidentical
Estradiol and Progesterone Improved Hot Flushes, Night Sweats and
Sweating
Authors: J Liu, AM Kaunitz, JA Simon, B
Bernick, S Mirkin
Date: Saturday, March 23
Time and Location: 1:00-3:00
PM, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Expo Hall
Title: Predictors
of Vaginal/Uterine Bleeding with Oral TX-001HR (Estrogen and
Progesterone)
Capsules Taken for Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms
Authors: G
Constantine, SR Goldstein, JH Pickar, S Graham, B Bernick, S Mirkin
Date: Saturday, March 23
Time and Location: 1:00-3:00
PM, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Expo Hall
Title: A
Novel 1-Year Contraceptive Vaginal System Delivering Segesterone
Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol: Effects on Lipids and other
Hepatic Proteins
Authors: DF Archer, MA Thomas, R
Sitruk-Ware, J Liu, B Bernick, S Mirkin, R Merkatz, N Kumar, DL Blithe
Date: Saturday, March 23
Time and Location: 1:00-3:00
PM, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Expo Hall
Title: Nonsmokers
Benefit from Lower Doses of an Estradiol/Progesterone Combination:
Results of the REPLENISH Trial
Authors: G Constantine, S
Graham, B Bernick, S Mirkin
Oral Presentation
Date: Tuesday, March 26
Time and Location: 9:45-11:30
AM, OR33-Modulation of HGP Axis in the Female
Title: Low
Systemic Levels of Segesterone Acetate are Required to Inhibit Ovulation
in Women
Authors: DF Archer, R Sitruk-Ware, S Mirkin, V
Brache, RB Merkatz, N Kumar
BIJUVA IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
BIJUVA is a combination of an estrogen and progesterone indicated in a woman with a uterus for the treatment of moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms due to menopause.
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WARNING: CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS, BREAST CANCER, ENDOMETRIAL CANCER, AND PROBABLE DEMENTIA See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Estrogen Plus Progestin Therapy
Estrogen-Alone Therapy
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Contraindications
- BIJUVA is contraindicated in women with any of the following conditions: Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding; Known, suspected, or history of cancer of the breast; Known or suspected estrogen-dependent neoplasia; Active DVT, PE, or history of these conditions; Active arterial thromboembolic disease (for example, stroke, MI), or a history of these conditions; Known anaphylactic reaction, angioedema, or hypersensitivity to BIJUVA or any of its ingredients; Known liver impairment or disease; Known protein C, protein S, or antithrombin deficiency, or other known thrombophilic disorders.
Warnings & Precautions
- An increased risk of PE, DVT, stroke, and MI has been reported with estrogen plus progestin therapy. Should these occur or be suspected, therapy should be discontinued immediately. Risk factors for arterial vascular disease and/or venous thromboembolism (VTE) should be managed appropriately.
- The WHI substudy of daily estrogen plus progestin after a mean follow-up of 5.6 years reported an increased risk of invasive breast cancer. Observational studies have also reported an increased risk of breast cancer for estrogen plus progestin therapy after several years of use. The risk increased with duration of use an appeared to return to baseline over about 5 years after stopping treatment (only the observational studies have substantial data on risk after stopping). The use of estrogen plus progestin therapy has been reported to result in an increase in abnormal mammograms requiring further evaluation.
- Endometrial hyperplasia (a possible precursor to endometrial cancer) has been reported to occur at a rate of approximately less than one percent with BIJUVA. Clinical surveillance of all women using estrogen plus progestin therapy is important. Adequate diagnostic measures should be undertaken to rule out malignancy in postmenopausal women with undiagnosed persistent or recurring abnormal genital bleeding.
- The WHI estrogen plus progestin substudy reported a statistically non-significant increased risk of ovarian cancer. A meta-analysis of 17 prospective and 35 retrospective epidemiology studies found that women who used hormonal therapy for menopausal symptoms had an increased risk for ovarian cancer. The exact duration of hormone therapy use associated with an increased risk of ovarian cancer, however, is unknown.
- In the WHIMS ancillary studies of postmenopausal women 65 to 79 years of age, there was an increased risk of developing probable dementia in women receiving estrogen plus progestin when compared to placebo. It is unknown whether these findings apply to younger postmenopausal women.
- Estrogens increase the risk of gallbladder disease.
- Discontinue estrogen if severe hypercalcemia, loss of vision, severe hypertriglyceridemia, or cholestatic jaundice occurs.
- Monitor thyroid function in women on thyroid replacement hormone therapy.
Adverse Reactions
The most common adverse reactions (≥3%) for BIJUVA are breast tenderness (10.4%), headache (3.4%), vaginal bleeding (3.4%), vaginal discharge (3.4%), and pelvic pain (3.1%).
Please note that this information is not comprehensive. Please see the Full Prescribing Information, including BOXED WARNING, for BIJUVA at https://www.bijuva.com/pi.pdf.
ANNOVERA IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
ANNOVERA is a progestin/estrogen combination hormonal contraceptive (CHC) indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy. (Limitation of use: Not adequately evaluated in females with a BMI of > 29 kg/m2).
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Cigarette smoking increases the risk of cardiovascular events from CHC use. This risk increases with age, particularly in females over 35 years of age, and with the number of cigarettes smoked. CHCs should not be used by females who are over 35 years of age and smoke. |
Due to increased risks of serious side effects, ANNOVERA should not be used in females with certain medical conditions, including females who have a high risk of arterial or venous thrombotic diseases; who have or have had breast cancer or other estrogen- or progestin-sensitive cancer; who have liver tumors, acute hepatitis, severe cirrhosis, undiagnosed abnormal uterine bleeding, or hypersensitivity to any ingredients in ANNOVERA; who use certain Hepatitis C drug combinations; or who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Risks from use of a CHC, like ANNOVERA, particularly in females with any condition listed above, include venous thrombotic events; cardiovascular events and cerebrovascular events such as stroke and myocardial infarction; liver disease; elevated liver enzymes with concomitant Hepatitis C treatment; hypertension; carbohydrate and lipid metabolic effects; headache; bleeding irregularities and amenorrhea.
ANNOVERA does not protect against HIV-infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted infections.
Please note that this information is not comprehensive. Please see the Full Prescribing Information, including the Boxed Warning, for ANNOVERA at www.annovera.com/pi.pdf.
About TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
TherapeuticsMD, Inc. is an innovative, leading healthcare company, focused on developing and commercializing novel products exclusively for women. Our products are designed to address the unique changes and challenges women experience through the various stages of their lives with a therapeutic focus in family planning, reproductive health, and menopause management. The company is committed to advancing the health of women and championing awareness of their healthcare issues. To learn more about TherapeuticsMD, please visit www.therapeuticsmd.com or follow us on Twitter: @TherapeuticsMD and on Facebook: TherapeuticsMD.
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