BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 8, 2019-- TherapeuticsMD, Inc. (NASDAQ: TXMD), an innovative, leading women’s healthcare company, today announced the schedule of oral presentations on clinical data for BIJUVA^TM (estradiol and progesterone capsules, 1 mg/100 mg) and ANNOVERA^TM (segesterone acetate/ethinyl estradiol vaginal system), and poster presentations related to menopause symptoms and treatments, at the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH) and the International Society of Sexual Medicine (ISSM) joint annual meeting in Atlanta, GA on March 8-9, 2019.

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.

“We are pleased to report data from our BIJUVA Replenish Phase 3 study that showed that in addition to reducing frequency and severity in moderate-to-severe hot flashes, BIJUVA also showed an improvement in vaginal dryness in post-menopausal women 55 years or older,” said TherapeuticsMD Chief Medical Officer Sebastian Mirkin, M.D.

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 Phase 3 data showed that ANNOVERA did not have a negative impact on sexual function and activity,” said Robert Finizio, Chief Executive Officer of TherapeuticsMD. “The oral presentation will include preclinical data that showed that segesterone acetate - the unique progestin contained in ANNOVERA - was not associated with androgenic (male hormones that promote male characteristics) effects that are potentially detrimental to sexual function, a common side effect of most current long acting contraceptives.”

Additionally, two posters will be presented: Nurse Practitioner Practices for Discussing and Treating Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) and Women’s Perspectives on Aging and Menopause and Symptom Treatment.

The posters and presentations will be made available on the Investors & Media section of the company’s website at www.therapeuticsmd.com.

Oral Presentations

Date: Friday, March 8
Time and Location: Estimated Time 10:00 AM, Research Podium Session 2
Title: Evidence of Low Androgenicity and Little Impact on Sexual Function or Activity with a Contraceptive Vaginal System Containing Segesterone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol
Authors: SJ Parish, JA Simon, B Lynn, B Bernick, R Sitruk-Ware

Date: Saturday, March 9
Time and Location: Estimated time 2:00 PM, Research Podium Session 3
Title: Bioidentical Combined Estradiol and Progesterone Capsules Improved Vaginal Dryness in Women with Vasomotor Symptoms
Authors: JA Simon, SJ Parish, B Bernick, S Graham, S Mirkin

Poster Presentations

Date: Friday, March 8
Time: 6:45-7:45 PM
Title:Women’s Perspectives on Aging and Menopause and Symptom Treatment
Authors: SA Kingsberg, SS Faubion, L Larkin, S Graham, B Bernick, S Mirkin

Date: Friday, March 8
Time: 6:45-7:45 PM
Title: Nurse Practitioner Practices for Discussing and Treating Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Authors: DT Pace, L Chism, J Amadio, S Graham

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.

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 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).

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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