WhelWomen's Health Evidence Lab
Home/Full index (preview)
Invite-only preview · not public

The full candidate index.

All 96 candidates across 6conditions, every one with its evidence trail. This is the research-preview build of the gated product; please don’t share the link.

Strong · 9–10

Strong evidence · 10

WHEL-C-086
Trials · Phase 3InvestigationalClinically anchoredStrong tier
D-chiro-inositolPCOS
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population, ~100% female).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

A systematic review/meta-analysis and a comparative treatment study indicate D-chiro-inositol provides benefits for some metabolic measures, ovulation, menstrual regularity, and insulin resistance in PCOS patients.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct9.0 · Str
Composite9/10Evidence · 4 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration2/2
Rigor2/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency2/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for pcos in 4 interventional trials · highest reached Phase 3 · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

No FDA-approved label. No FDA-approved drug label was found for this molecule (it may be a supplement, a biologic, investigational, or approved only outside the US), so any use here is investigational.

Not in the Orange Book. Absent from the Orange Book. Biologics (listed in the Purple Book instead), dietary supplements, and drugs not FDA-approved in the US do not appear here.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-060
Trials · Phase 1Off-labelClinically anchoredStrong tier
Dienogestadenomyosis
Origin · Approved
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population, ~100% female).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

Two meta-analyses indicate dienogest substantially alleviates dysmenorrhea and pelvic pain and reduces uterine volume in women with adenomyosis, with superiority over LNG-IUS for pain and uterine volume.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct9.0 · Str
Pathway0.0 · Exp
Composite9/10Evidence · 4 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration2/2
Rigor2/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency2/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for adenomyosis in 2 interventional trials · highest reached Phase 1 · active trial(s).

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Only in combination products. Appears only inside combination products, not as a stand-alone single-ingredient product.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-084
Trials · Phase 3InvestigationalClinically anchoredStrong tier
myo-inositolPCOS
Origin · Dietary Supplement
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population, ~100% female).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

A guideline-informing systematic review and meta-analysis plus independent studies indicate myo-inositol improves metabolic measures, menstrual regularity, and insulin resistance in PCOS patients.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct9.0 · Str
Community0.8 · Exp
Composite9/10Evidence · 4 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration2/2
Rigor2/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency2/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for pcos in 24 interventional trials · highest reached Phase 3 · active trial(s).

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

No FDA-approved label. No FDA-approved drug label was found for this molecule (it may be a supplement, a biologic, investigational, or approved only outside the US), so any use here is investigational.

Not in the Orange Book. Absent from the Orange Book. Biologics (listed in the Purple Book instead), dietary supplements, and drugs not FDA-approved in the US do not appear here.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-104
citaloprammenopause
Origin · FDA Approved
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population, ~100% female).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

Systematic review and review evidence indicate citalopram reduces the frequency and severity of menopausal vasomotor symptoms by approximately 40-65%.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct8.0 · Str
Composite8/10Evidence · 4 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration1/2
Rigor2/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency2/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for perimenopause & menopause in 2 interventional trials · highest reached no phase listed · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-163
desvenlafaxinemenopause
Origin · Approved
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population, ~100% female).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

Review-level evidence indicates desvenlafaxine reduces the frequency and severity of menopausal vasomotor symptoms by roughly 40-65%.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct8.0 · Str
Composite8/10Evidence · 2 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration1/2
Rigor2/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency2/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for perimenopause & menopause in 3 interventional trials · highest reached Phase 3 · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-105
escitaloprammenopause
Origin · FDA Approved
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population, ~100% female).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

Escitalopram reduces the frequency and severity of menopausal vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes) by approximately 40% to 65% according to review-level evidence.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct8.0 · Str
Composite8/10Evidence · 4 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration1/2
Rigor2/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency2/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for perimenopause & menopause in 1 interventional trial · highest reached no phase listed · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-071
Clinically anchoredStrong tier
Letrozoleendometriosis
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population, ~100% female).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

A systematic review (including three RCTs) found that aromatase inhibitors combined with progestogens or oral contraceptives reduce endometriosis-related pain severity and improve quality of life.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct8.0 · Str
Composite8/10Evidence · 4 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration1/2
Rigor2/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency2/2
WHEL-C-150
Trials · Phase 3Off-label · genericClinically anchoredStrong tier
LetrozolePCOS
Origin · Approved
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population, ~100% female).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

In infertile women with PCOS, letrozole was associated with higher ovulation rates and greater likelihood of live birth and singleton pregnancy compared with clomiphene citrate.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct8.0 · Str
Composite8/10Evidence · 4 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration1/2
Rigor2/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency2/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for pcos in 33 interventional trials · highest reached Phase 3 · active trial(s).

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-054
paroxetinemenopause
Origin · FDA Approved
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population, ~100% female).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

Systematic review and review evidence indicate paroxetine reduces the frequency (approximately 40-65%) and severity of menopausal vasomotor symptoms.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct8.0 · Str
Composite8/10Evidence · 4 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration1/2
Rigor2/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency2/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for perimenopause & menopause in 4 interventional trials · highest reached Phase 3 · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-162
Trials · studiedOff-label · genericClinically anchoredStrong tier
venlafaxinemenopause
Origin · FDA Approved
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population, ~100% female).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

Venlafaxine is reported in a systematic review and review articles to effectively reduce the frequency and severity of menopausal vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes), with frequency reductions of approximately 40% to 65%.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct8.0 · Str
Composite8/10Evidence · 3 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration1/2
Rigor2/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency2/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for perimenopause & menopause in 1 interventional trial · highest reached no phase listed · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Moderate · 7–8

Moderate evidence · 18

WHEL-C-108
Trials · Phase 3InvestigationalClinically anchoredModerate tier
conjugated equine estrogenmenopause
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

CEE (with or without MPA) is associated with an increased risk of stroke and venous thromboembolism, on the order of about 1 excess event per 1000 person-years.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct7.0 · Mod
Composite7/10Evidence · 2 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration1/2
Rigor2/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for perimenopause & menopause in 11 interventional trials · highest reached Phase 3 · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

No FDA-approved label. No FDA-approved drug label was found for this molecule (it may be a supplement, a biologic, investigational, or approved only outside the US), so any use here is investigational.

Not in the Orange Book. Absent from the Orange Book. Biologics (listed in the Purple Book instead), dietary supplements, and drugs not FDA-approved in the US do not appear here.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-139
Off-label · genericClinically anchoredModerate tier
desipraminevulvodynia
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population, ~100% female).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

A systematic review and meta-analysis reported improvement in sexual function with oral desipramine, with or without lidocaine, in women with vestibulodynia.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct7.0 · Mod
Composite7/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration1/2
Rigor2/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-142
InvestigationalClinically anchoredModerate tier
levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine systemadenomyosis
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population, ~100% female).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

A systematic review and meta-analysis found that LNG-IUS was associated with significantly higher haemoglobin levels than dienogest in women with adenomyosis.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct7.0 · Mod
Composite7/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration1/2
Rigor2/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Regulatory & development status

No FDA-approved label. No FDA-approved drug label was found for this molecule (it may be a supplement, a biologic, investigational, or approved only outside the US), so any use here is investigational.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-122
Off-label · genericClinically anchoredModerate tier
lidocaine ointmentvulvodynia
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population, ~100% female).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

A state-of-the-science review reports that overnight 5% lidocaine ointment has the highest level of evidence for vulvodynia, supported by at least one RCT or comparative effectiveness trial.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct7.0 · Mod
Composite7/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration1/2
Rigor2/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-085
Trials · Phase 3Off-label · genericClinically anchoredModerate tier
metforminPCOS
Origin · FDA Approved
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population, ~100% female).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

In meta-analyses informing the 2023 PCOS guidelines, metformin may improve waist-hip ratio and hirsutism versus inositol but is inferior to combined oral contraceptives on androgen markers (FAI, SHBG, testosterone) in women with PCOS.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct7.0 · Mod
Community5.0 · Eme
Composite7/10Evidence · 4 verbatim claims⚠ Contradiction
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration1/2
Rigor2/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for pcos in 109 interventional trials · highest reached Phase 3 · active trial(s).

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-169
On-labelClinically anchoredModerate tier
ospemifenemenopause
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population, ~100% female).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

A review reports that oral ospemifene improves genitourinary syndrome of menopause symptom severity by approximately 30% to 50%.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct7.0 · Mod
Composite7/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration1/2
Rigor2/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Regulatory & development status

On-label (FDA-approved for this use). This condition appears in the drug's FDA-approved label (Indications & Usage), so using it here is an approved, on-label use.Label: “atment of moderate to severe dyspareunia, a symptom of vulvar and vaginal atrophy, due to menopause. ( 1.1 ) The treatment of moderate to severe vaginal dryness, a symptom of vulvar and vaginal atroph

Brand-only, patent-protected. Single-source brand with at least one unexpired Orange Book patent (latest listed expiry Jul 2028).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-095
InvestigationalClinically anchoredModerate tier
SpironolactonePCOS
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population, ~100% female).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

A systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs found anti-androgens may mitigate hyperandrogenism-related symptoms of PCOS but are not preferred over combined oral contraceptives except when COCPs are contraindicated, poorly tolerated, or inadequately effective.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct7.0 · Mod
Composite7/10Evidence · 3 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration1/2
Rigor2/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Regulatory & development status

No FDA-approved label. No FDA-approved drug label was found for this molecule (it may be a supplement, a biologic, investigational, or approved only outside the US), so any use here is investigational.

Not in the Orange Book. Absent from the Orange Book. Biologics (listed in the Purple Book instead), dietary supplements, and drugs not FDA-approved in the US do not appear here.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-119
Trials · Phase 3Off-labelClinically anchoredModerate tier
botulinum toxin type Avulvodynia
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

A state-of-the-science review notes that botulinum toxin type A 50 units for vulvodynia is supported by at least one RCT or comparative effectiveness trial, giving it the highest level of evidence among reviewed treatments.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct6.0 · Mod
Composite6/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration1/2
Rigor2/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility0/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for vulvodynia in 3 interventional trials · highest reached Phase 3 · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Not in the Orange Book. Absent from the Orange Book. Biologics (listed in the Purple Book instead), dietary supplements, and drugs not FDA-approved in the US do not appear here.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-118
Off-label · genericClinically anchoredModerate tier
enoxaparin sodiumvulvodynia
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

A State-of-the-Science review reports that enoxaparin sodium subcutaneous injections have at least one RCT or comparative effectiveness trial supporting their use for vulvodynia.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct6.0 · Mod
Composite6/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration1/2
Rigor2/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility0/2
Consistency1/2
Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-126
Clinically anchoredModerate tier
estrogen-progestogen therapymenopause
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population, ~100% female).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

An umbrella review reported EPT to be associated with harm for lung cancer mortality in menopausal women.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct6.0 · Mod
Composite6/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration1/2
Rigor2/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility0/2
Consistency1/2
WHEL-C-099
fluoxetinemenopause
Origin · FDA Approved
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population, ~100% female).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

A systematic review found fluoxetine appears less effective for menopausal vasomotor symptoms and should be considered a second-line treatment option.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct6.0 · Mod
Composite6/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration1/2
Rigor2/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility0/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for perimenopause & menopause in 3 interventional trials · highest reached Phase 2 · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-170
Sex-PKTrials · Phase 3Off-label · genericClinically anchoredModerate tier
gabapentinmenopause
Origin · FDA Approved
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population, ~100% female).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

A review reports that gabapentin reduces the frequency of menopausal vasomotor symptoms by approximately 40% to 65%.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct6.0 · Mod
Composite6/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration1/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for perimenopause & menopause in 3 interventional trials · highest reached Phase 3 · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-078
Trials · Phase 3InvestigationalClinically anchoredModerate tier
inositolPCOS
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population, ~100% female).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

A systematic review/meta-analysis informing the 2023 PCOS guidelines found the evidence for inositol in PCOS limited and inconclusive, with efficacy indeterminate, though one comparison review described it as useful for endocrine-metabolic disorders.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct6.0 · Mod
Composite6/10Evidence · 4 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration1/2
Rigor2/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency0/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for pcos in 39 interventional trials · highest reached Phase 3 · active trial(s).

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

No FDA-approved label. No FDA-approved drug label was found for this molecule (it may be a supplement, a biologic, investigational, or approved only outside the US), so any use here is investigational.

Not in the Orange Book. Absent from the Orange Book. Biologics (listed in the Purple Book instead), dietary supplements, and drugs not FDA-approved in the US do not appear here.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-052
Trials · Phase 3On-labelClinically anchoredModerate tier
Prasteronemenopause
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population, ~100% female).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

A clinical review reports that vaginal prasterone improves genitourinary syndrome of menopause symptom severity by approximately 40% to 80%.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct6.0 · Mod
Pathway0.0 · Exp
Composite6/10Evidence · 2 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration1/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for perimenopause & menopause in 1 interventional trial · highest reached Phase 3 · halted/terminated.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

On-label (FDA-approved for this use). This condition appears in the drug's FDA-approved label (Indications & Usage), so using it here is an approved, on-label use.Label: “atment of moderate to severe dyspareunia, a symptom of vulvar and vaginal atrophy, due to menopause. INTRAROSA ® is a steroid indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe dyspareunia, a symptom o

Brand-only, patent-protected. Single-source brand with at least one unexpired Orange Book patent (latest listed expiry Mar 2031).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-100
Sertralinemenopause
Origin · FDA Approved
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population, ~100% female).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

A systematic review found sertraline less effective for menopausal vasomotor symptoms and recommended it as a second-line option.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct6.0 · Mod
Composite6/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration1/2
Rigor2/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility0/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for perimenopause & menopause in 1 interventional trial · highest reached no phase listed · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-024
Trials · Phase 3Off-labelUnvalidated signalModerate tier
Chorionic GonadotropinPCOS
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

GONADOTROPIN, CHORIONIC is an early-phase (EARLY_PHASE_1) clinical candidate for PCOS acting as a luteinizing hormone/choriogonadotropin receptor agonist per Open Targets.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway6.0 · Mod
Composite6/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration1/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for pcos in 1 interventional trial · highest reached Phase 3 · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Not in the Orange Book. Absent from the Orange Book. Biologics (listed in the Purple Book instead), dietary supplements, and drugs not FDA-approved in the US do not appear here.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-003
Off-label · genericUnvalidated signalModerate tier
Ulipristal AcetatePMDD
Origin · Approved
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

Ulipristal acetate is a Phase 2 clinical candidate for PMDD acting as a progesterone receptor modulator on the progesterone receptor per Open Targets.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway6.0 · Mod
Composite6/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility2/2
Consistency1/2
Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-022
Trials · Phase 2InvestigationalUnvalidated signalModerate tier
Vilaprisanendometriosis
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

Vilaprisan is a Phase 2 clinical candidate for endometriosis acting as a selective progesterone receptor modulator on the progesterone receptor.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway6.0 · Mod
Composite6/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility2/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for endometriosis in 1 interventional trial · highest reached Phase 2 · halted/terminated.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

No FDA-approved label. No FDA-approved drug label was found for this molecule (it may be a supplement, a biologic, investigational, or approved only outside the US), so any use here is investigational.

Not in the Orange Book. Absent from the Orange Book. Biologics (listed in the Purple Book instead), dietary supplements, and drugs not FDA-approved in the US do not appear here.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Emerging · 4–6

Emerging evidence · 41

WHEL-C-045
Trials · Phase 3InvestigationalUnvalidated signalEmerging tier
Bazedoxifenemenopause
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

BAZEDOXIFENE is a phase-3 clinical candidate for menopause acting as an estrogen receptor modulator targeting estrogen receptor 2.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway5.3 · Eme
Composite5.3/10Evidence · 4 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration1/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility2/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for perimenopause & menopause in 5 interventional trials · highest reached Phase 3 · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

No FDA-approved label. No FDA-approved drug label was found for this molecule (it may be a supplement, a biologic, investigational, or approved only outside the US), so any use here is investigational.

Only in combination products. Appears only inside combination products, not as a stand-alone single-ingredient product.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-047
Trials · Phase 3On-labelUnvalidated signalEmerging tier
Estradiol Valeratemenopause
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

Estradiol valerate is an approved clinical agent for menopause acting as an estrogen receptor alpha (ESR1) agonist.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway5.3 · Eme
Composite5.3/10Evidence · 2 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration1/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility2/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for perimenopause & menopause in 38 interventional trials · highest reached Phase 3 · active trial(s).

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

On-label (FDA-approved for this use). This condition appears in the drug's FDA-approved label (Indications & Usage), so using it here is an approved, on-label use.Label: “stradiol valerate injection, USP) is indicated in the: 1. Treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with the menopause. 2. Treatment of moderate to severe symptoms of vulvar and va

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-063
Trials · Phase 3Off-label · genericUnvalidated signalEmerging tier
Mifepristoneadenomyosis
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

Mifepristone is documented as a Phase 2/3 clinical candidate for adenomyosis acting as a progesterone receptor antagonist.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway5.3 · Eme
Composite5.3/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration1/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility2/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for adenomyosis in 2 interventional trials · highest reached Phase 3 · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-174
Trials · Phase 3Off-labelClinically anchoredEmerging tier
botulinum toxin Avulvodynia
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population, ~100% female).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

A single study suggests Botulinum Toxin A may be an optional treatment for provoked vestibulodynia by reducing pelvic muscle tonus and coital pain.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct5.0 · Eme
Composite5/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for vulvodynia in 3 interventional trials · highest reached Phase 3 · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Not in the Orange Book. Absent from the Orange Book. Biologics (listed in the Purple Book instead), dietary supplements, and drugs not FDA-approved in the US do not appear here.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-012
Trials · Phase 3Off-labelClinically anchoredEmerging tier
Dienogestendometriosis
Origin · Approved
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population, ~100% female).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

In a randomized trial of women with endometriosis, dienogest (2 mg/day) significantly improved endometriosis-associated pelvic pain (VAS mean difference 6.0, 95% CI 4.9-7.1) and HRQoL, comparable to a combined oral contraceptive.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct5.0 · Eme
Pathway0.8 · Exp
Composite5/10Evidence · 4 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor2/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility0/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for endometriosis in 12 interventional trials · highest reached Phase 3 · active trial(s).

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Only in combination products. Appears only inside combination products, not as a stand-alone single-ingredient product.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-083
Clinically anchoredEmerging tier
oral contraceptivesendometriosis
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population, ~100% female).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

In a single pilot study, oral contraceptives alone significantly reduced chronic pelvic pain and deep dyspareunia in endometriosis patients during and after treatment.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct5.0 · Eme
Composite5/10Evidence · 3 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
WHEL-C-036
Trials · Early Phase 1Off-label · genericUnvalidated signalEmerging tier
Ganirelix AcetatePCOS
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

Ganirelix acetate is listed as an early-phase clinical candidate for PCOS acting as a gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist per Open Targets.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway5.0 · Eme
Composite5/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for pcos in 2 interventional trials · highest reached Early Phase 1 · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-039
InvestigationalUnvalidated signalEmerging tier
PavinetantPCOS
Origin · Approved
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

Pavinetant is a Phase 2 small-molecule clinical candidate for PCOS that acts as a Neurokinin 3 receptor (TACR3) antagonist.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway5.0 · Eme
Composite5/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Regulatory & development status

No FDA-approved label. No FDA-approved drug label was found for this molecule (it may be a supplement, a biologic, investigational, or approved only outside the US), so any use here is investigational.

Not in the Orange Book. Absent from the Orange Book. Biologics (listed in the Purple Book instead), dietary supplements, and drugs not FDA-approved in the US do not appear here.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-009
Sex-PKPhase · lutealOn-labelUnvalidated signalEmerging tier
SertralinePMDD
Origin · FDA Approved
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

Per Open Targets, sertraline is a clinical-stage (Phase 1/2) serotonin transporter (SLC6A4) inhibitor candidate for PMDD.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway5.0 · Eme
Composite5/10Evidence · 4 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Regulatory & development status

On-label (FDA-approved for this use). This condition appears in the drug's FDA-approved label (Indications & Usage), so using it here is an approved, on-label use.Label: “D) Panic disorder (PD) Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Social anxiety disorder (SAD) Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) Sertraline hydrochloride tablets are a selective serotonin reuptake inh

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-027
SimvastatinPCOS
Origin · Approved
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

Simvastatin is a Phase 3 clinical candidate for PCOS acting via inhibition of HMG-CoA reductase.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway5.0 · Eme
Composite5/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for pcos in 2 interventional trials · highest reached no phase listed · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-055
Trials · Phase 3On-labelUnvalidated signalEmerging tier
B Synthetic Conjugated Estrogensmenopause
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

Per an Open Targets annotation, synthetic conjugated estrogens, B is an approved estrogen receptor agonist (ESR2) indicated for menopause.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway4.5 · Eme
Composite4.5/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility2/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for perimenopause & menopause in 1 interventional trial · highest reached Phase 3 · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

On-label (FDA-approved for this use). This condition appears in the drug's FDA-approved label (Indications & Usage), so using it here is an approved, on-label use.Label: “DICATIONS AND USAGE ENJUVIA tablets are indicated in the: Treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause. Treatment of moderate to severe vaginal dryness and pain with in

Not in the Orange Book. Absent from the Orange Book. Biologics (listed in the Purple Book instead), dietary supplements, and drugs not FDA-approved in the US do not appear here.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-023
Trials · studiedOff-labelUnvalidated signalEmerging tier
Desogestrelendometriosis
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

Desogestrel is annotated as a progesterone receptor agonist clinical candidate for endometriosis per Open Targets.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway4.5 · Eme
Composite4.5/10Evidence · 2 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility2/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for endometriosis in 1 interventional trial · highest reached no phase listed · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Only in combination products. Appears only inside combination products, not as a stand-alone single-ingredient product.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-018
Trials · Phase 3On-labelUnvalidated signalEmerging tier
Elagolix Sodiumendometriosis
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

Elagolix sodium is an approved GnRH receptor antagonist indicated for endometriosis per Open Targets annotation.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway4.5 · Eme
Composite4.5/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility2/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for endometriosis in 7 interventional trials · highest reached Phase 3 · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

On-label (FDA-approved for this use). This condition appears in the drug's FDA-approved label (Indications & Usage), so using it here is an approved, on-label use.Label: “USAGE ORILISSA is indicated for the management of moderate to severe pain associated with endometriosis. Limitation s of Use: Limit the duration of use based on the dose and coexisting condition (see

Brand-only, patent-protected. Single-source brand with at least one unexpired Orange Book patent (latest listed expiry Aug 2040).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-046
Trials · Phase 3On-labelUnvalidated signalEmerging tier
Estradiolmenopause
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

Estradiol is an approved estrogen receptor alpha (ESR1) agonist indicated for menopause.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway4.5 · Eme
Composite4.5/10Evidence · 4 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility2/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for perimenopause & menopause in 38 interventional trials · highest reached Phase 3 · active trial(s).

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

On-label (FDA-approved for this use). This condition appears in the drug's FDA-approved label (Indications & Usage), so using it here is an approved, on-label use.Label: “ated in the treatment of moderate to severe symptoms of vulvar and vaginal atrophy due to menopause. CONTRAINDICATIONS Estradiol Vaginal Cream, 0.01% should not be used in women with any of the follow

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-064
Trials · Phase 3Off-labelUnvalidated signalEmerging tier
Goserelinadenomyosis
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

Goserelin is annotated in Open Targets as a Phase 2/3 clinical candidate for adenomyosis acting as a gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor agonist.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway4.5 · Eme
Composite4.5/10Evidence · 4 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility2/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for adenomyosis in 1 interventional trial · highest reached Phase 3 · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Brand-only. Single-source brand with no unexpired Orange Book patent currently listed.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-025
Off-labelUnvalidated signalEmerging tier
Histrelinendometriosis
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

Open Targets annotates HISTRELIN as an approved-stage GnRH receptor agonist clinical candidate for endometriosis acting on the gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway4.5 · Eme
Composite4.5/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility2/2
Consistency1/2
Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Brand-only. Single-source brand with no unexpired Orange Book patent currently listed.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-053
Trials · Phase 3On-labelUnvalidated signalEmerging tier
Raloxifenemenopause
Origin · FDA Approved
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

Per an Open Targets annotation, RALOXIFENE is a Phase 2 clinical candidate for menopause acting as an estrogen receptor beta modulator on estrogen receptor 2 (ESR2).

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway4.5 · Eme
Composite4.5/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility2/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for perimenopause & menopause in 4 interventional trials · highest reached Phase 3 · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

On-label (FDA-approved for this use). This condition appears in the drug's FDA-approved label (Indications & Usage), so using it here is an approved, on-label use.Label: “strogen agonist/antagonist indicated for: Treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. (1.1) Reduction in risk of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-021
Trials · Phase 3On-labelUnvalidated signalEmerging tier
Relugolixendometriosis
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

Relugolix is a GnRH receptor antagonist in Phase 3 clinical development for endometriosis per Open Targets.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway4.5 · Eme
Composite4.5/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility2/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for endometriosis in 4 interventional trials · highest reached Phase 3 · active trial(s).

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

On-label (FDA-approved for this use). This condition appears in the drug's FDA-approved label (Indications & Usage), so using it here is an approved, on-label use.Label: “iomyomas (fibroids). ( 1.1 , 14.1 ) management of moderate to severe pain associated with endometriosis. ( 1.2 , 14.2 ) Limitations of Use Use of MYFEMBREE should be limited to 24 months due to the ri

Brand-only, patent-protected. Single-source brand with at least one unexpired Orange Book patent (latest listed expiry Sep 2037).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-151
Trials · Phase 3On-labelClinically anchoredEmerging tier
clomiphene citratePCOS
Origin · FDA Approved
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population, ~100% female).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

A single PCOS pregnancy trial suggests clomiphene citrate is more likely than letrozole to result in first-trimester intrauterine fetal demise.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct4.0 · Eme
Pathway7.0 · Mod
Composite4/10Evidence · 4 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility0/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for pcos in 28 interventional trials · highest reached Phase 3 · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

On-label (FDA-approved for this use). This condition appears in the drug's FDA-approved label (Indications & Usage), so using it here is an approved, on-label use.Label: “ose patients most likely to achieve success with clomiphene therapy include patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (see WARNINGS: Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome), amenorrhea-galactorrhea syndrome,

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-087
Trials · Phase 3InvestigationalClinically anchoredEmerging tier
D-chiro inositolPCOS
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

A single source proposes D-chiro inositol as a potentially valid therapeutic approach for treating patients with PCOS.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct4.0 · Eme
Composite4/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility0/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for pcos in 5 interventional trials · highest reached Phase 3 · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

No FDA-approved label. No FDA-approved drug label was found for this molecule (it may be a supplement, a biologic, investigational, or approved only outside the US), so any use here is investigational.

Not in the Orange Book. Absent from the Orange Book. Biologics (listed in the Purple Book instead), dietary supplements, and drugs not FDA-approved in the US do not appear here.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-154
InvestigationalClinically anchoredEmerging tier
G-CSFmenopause
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population, ~100% female).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

A study is assessing the efficacy of repeated G-CSF administration for hot flashes and vasomotor symptoms in postmenopausal women, but no efficacy results are reported.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct4.0 · Eme
Composite4/10Evidence · 2 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility0/2
Consistency1/2
Regulatory & development status

No FDA-approved label. No FDA-approved drug label was found for this molecule (it may be a supplement, a biologic, investigational, or approved only outside the US), so any use here is investigational.

Not in the Orange Book. Absent from the Orange Book. Biologics (listed in the Purple Book instead), dietary supplements, and drugs not FDA-approved in the US do not appear here.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-127
InvestigationalClinically anchoredEmerging tier
gabapentin creamvulvodynia
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

Non-RCT studies summarized in a vulvodynia review reported pre-to-posttest reductions in vulvar pain and/or dyspareunia with gabapentin cream.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct4.0 · Eme
Composite4/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor0/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Regulatory & development status

No FDA-approved label. No FDA-approved drug label was found for this molecule (it may be a supplement, a biologic, investigational, or approved only outside the US), so any use here is investigational.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-130
Off-label · genericClinically anchoredEmerging tier
itraconazolevulvodynia
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

Non-RCT studies reported pre-to-posttest reduction in vulvar pain and/or dyspareunia with up to 6 weeks of oral itraconazole therapy.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct4.0 · Eme
Composite4/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility0/2
Consistency1/2
Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-008
Trials · Phase 2On-labelUnvalidated signalEmerging tier
Ethinyl EstradiolPMDD
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

Ethinyl estradiol is annotated as a Phase 3 clinical candidate for PMDD acting as an estrogen receptor alpha agonist on ESR1.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway4.0 · Eme
Composite4/10Evidence · 4 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity1/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for pmdd in 1 interventional trial · highest reached Phase 2 · halted/terminated.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

On-label (FDA-approved for this use). This condition appears in the drug's FDA-approved label (Indications & Usage), so using it here is an approved, on-label use.Label: “use by females of reproductive potential to: Prevent pregnancy. ( 1.1 ) Treat symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) for females of reproductive potential who choose to use an oral contrac

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-010
Cabergolineendometriosis
Origin · Approved
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

Cabergoline is annotated as a Phase 2 clinical candidate for endometriosis acting as a dopamine D2 receptor agonist per Open Targets.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway3.8 · Eme
Composite3.8/10Evidence · 4 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for endometriosis in 3 interventional trials · highest reached Phase 2 · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-020
Trials · Phase 3On-labelUnvalidated signalEmerging tier
Danazolendometriosis
Origin · FDA Approved
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

Danazol is an approved small molecule for endometriosis whose annotated mechanism of action is androgen receptor agonism.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway3.8 · Eme
Composite3.8/10Evidence · 3 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for endometriosis in 4 interventional trials · highest reached Phase 3 · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

On-label (FDA-approved for this use). This condition appears in the drug's FDA-approved label (Indications & Usage), so using it here is an approved, on-label use.Label: “"2.16.840.1.113883.6.1" displayName="INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION"/> INDICATIONS AND USAGE Endometriosis Danazol capsules are indicated for the treatment of endometriosis amenable to hormonal managemen

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-044
Trials · Phase 3Off-label · genericUnvalidated signalEmerging tier
Desvenlafaxine Succinatemenopause
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

Desvenlafaxine succinate is a Phase 3 clinical candidate for menopause acting via serotonin transporter (SLC6A4) inhibition per Open Targets.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway3.8 · Eme
Composite3.8/10Evidence · 4 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for perimenopause & menopause in 3 interventional trials · highest reached Phase 3 · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-059
Trials · Phase 2InvestigationalUnvalidated signalEmerging tier
Epelsibanadenomyosis
Origin · Approved
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

EPELSIBAN is an oxytocin receptor antagonist that is a Phase 2 clinical candidate for adenomyosis per Open Targets.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway3.8 · Eme
Composite3.8/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for adenomyosis in 1 interventional trial · highest reached Phase 2 · halted/terminated.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

No FDA-approved label. No FDA-approved drug label was found for this molecule (it may be a supplement, a biologic, investigational, or approved only outside the US), so any use here is investigational.

Not in the Orange Book. Absent from the Orange Book. Biologics (listed in the Purple Book instead), dietary supplements, and drugs not FDA-approved in the US do not appear here.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-038
Trials · Phase 2Off-label · genericUnvalidated signalEmerging tier
Estradiol ValeratePCOS
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

Estradiol valerate is listed as an early-phase clinical candidate for PCOS acting as an estrogen receptor alpha (ESR1) agonist.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway3.8 · Eme
Composite3.8/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for pcos in 10 interventional trials · highest reached Phase 2 · active trial(s).

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-042
Trials · Phase 3InvestigationalUnvalidated signalEmerging tier
Estriolmenopause
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

Per Open Targets, estriol is a Phase 2 clinical candidate for menopause acting as an estrogen receptor modulator on estrogen receptor 2.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway3.8 · Eme
Composite3.8/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity1/2
Plausibility2/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for perimenopause & menopause in 4 interventional trials · highest reached Phase 3 · active trial(s).

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

No FDA-approved label. No FDA-approved drug label was found for this molecule (it may be a supplement, a biologic, investigational, or approved only outside the US), so any use here is investigational.

Not in the Orange Book. Absent from the Orange Book. Biologics (listed in the Purple Book instead), dietary supplements, and drugs not FDA-approved in the US do not appear here.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-006
InvestigationalUnvalidated signalEmerging tier
EstronePMDD
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

ESTRONE is annotated as a Phase 3 clinical candidate for PMDD acting as an estrogen receptor alpha agonist on ESR1.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway3.8 · Eme
Composite3.8/10Evidence · 4 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Regulatory & development status

No FDA-approved label. No FDA-approved drug label was found for this molecule (it may be a supplement, a biologic, investigational, or approved only outside the US), so any use here is investigational.

Discontinued. Previously approved but no longer actively marketed in the Orange Book.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-033
InvestigationalUnvalidated signalEmerging tier
Gonadorelin AcetatePCOS
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

Per Open Targets, gonadorelin acetate is a Phase 3 clinical candidate for PCOS acting as a GnRH receptor agonist on the gonadotropin releasing hormone receptor.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway3.8 · Eme
Composite3.8/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Regulatory & development status

No FDA-approved label. No FDA-approved drug label was found for this molecule (it may be a supplement, a biologic, investigational, or approved only outside the US), so any use here is investigational.

Discontinued. Previously approved but no longer actively marketed in the Orange Book.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-062
Letrozoleadenomyosis
Origin · Approved
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

Letrozole is a clinical candidate (max stage PHASE_2_3) for adenomyosis acting as a CYP19A1 (aromatase) inhibitor per Open Targets.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway3.8 · Eme
Composite3.8/10Evidence · 3 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for adenomyosis in 2 interventional trials · highest reached Phase 3 · active trial(s).

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-057
Trials · studiedOff-label · genericUnvalidated signalEmerging tier
Leuprolidemenopause
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

Per Open Targets, LEUPROLIDE is a Phase 1 clinical candidate for menopause acting as a gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor agonist.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway3.8 · Eme
Composite3.8/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for perimenopause & menopause in 1 interventional trial · highest reached no phase listed · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-007
Off-label · genericUnvalidated signalEmerging tier
LevonorgestrelPMDD
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

Per Open Targets, levonorgestrel is a Phase 3 clinical candidate for PMDD acting as a progesterone receptor agonist.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway3.8 · Eme
Composite3.8/10Evidence · 4 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-035
Off-labelUnvalidated signalEmerging tier
MenotropinsPCOS
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

Menotropins is listed in Open Targets as a Phase 2/3 clinical candidate for PCOS acting as a follicle stimulating hormone receptor agonist on the FSH receptor.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway3.8 · Eme
Composite3.8/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Not in the Orange Book. Absent from the Orange Book. Biologics (listed in the Purple Book instead), dietary supplements, and drugs not FDA-approved in the US do not appear here.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-050
Trials · Phase 3On-labelUnvalidated signalEmerging tier
Norethindronemenopause
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

Per Open Targets, NORETHINDRONE is a Phase 3 clinical candidate for menopause acting as a progesterone receptor agonist.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway3.8 · Eme
Composite3.8/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for perimenopause & menopause in 1 interventional trial · highest reached Phase 3 · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

On-label (FDA-approved for this use). This condition appears in the drug's FDA-approved label (Indications & Usage), so using it here is an approved, on-label use.Label: “estin combination indicated in a woman with a uterus for: Treatment of Moderate to Severe Vasomotor Symptoms due to Menopause ( 1.1 ) Treatment of Moderate to Severe Symptoms of Vulvar and Vaginal Atr

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-014
Trials · Phase 3Off-labelUnvalidated signalEmerging tier
Rosiglitazoneendometriosis
Origin · Approved
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

ROSIGLITAZONE is a PPAR-gamma agonist listed as a Phase 2 clinical candidate for endometriosis per Open Targets.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway3.8 · Eme
Composite3.8/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for endometriosis in 2 interventional trials · highest reached Phase 3 · halted/terminated.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Discontinued. Previously approved but no longer actively marketed in the Orange Book.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-019
InvestigationalUnvalidated signalEmerging tier
Tanezumabendometriosis
Origin · Approved
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

Tanezumab, an anti-NGF (beta-nerve growth factor) antibody, is annotated as a Phase 2 clinical candidate for endometriosis.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway3.8 · Eme
Composite3.8/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Regulatory & development status

No FDA-approved label. No FDA-approved drug label was found for this molecule (it may be a supplement, a biologic, investigational, or approved only outside the US), so any use here is investigational.

Not in the Orange Book. Absent from the Orange Book. Biologics (listed in the Purple Book instead), dietary supplements, and drugs not FDA-approved in the US do not appear here.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-058
Trials · Early Phase 1Off-labelUnvalidated signalEmerging tier
Triptorelinadenomyosis
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

Triptorelin is annotated as a GnRH receptor agonist and clinical candidate for adenomyosis per Open Targets.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway3.8 · Eme
Composite3.8/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for adenomyosis in 2 interventional trials · highest reached Early Phase 1 · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Brand-only, patent-protected. Single-source brand with at least one unexpired Orange Book patent (latest listed expiry Jun 2029).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-067
Trials · Phase 2Off-label · genericUnvalidated signalEmerging tier
Ulipristal Acetateadenomyosis
Origin · Approved
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

Ulipristal acetate is a progesterone receptor modulator acting on the progesterone receptor and is a Phase 2 clinical candidate for adenomyosis per Open Targets.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway3.8 · Eme
Composite3.8/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity1/2
Plausibility2/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for adenomyosis in 1 interventional trial · highest reached Phase 2 · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Exploratory · 0–3

Exploratory evidence · 27

WHEL-C-138
Sex-PKTrials · studiedOff-label · genericClinically anchoredExploratory tier
gabapentinvulvodynia
Origin · FDA Approved
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population, ~100% female).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

In a randomized controlled trial, gabapentin (including extended-release) did not reduce tampon test, intercourse, or daily pain compared with placebo in women with vulvodynia, and the data do not support gabapentin alone as treatment.

Negative or null result: the evidence cited for this pair reports no benefit over placebo or control. Recorded as a documented negative, not a candidate to pursue.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct6.0 · Mod
Composite6/10Evidence · 4 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration1/2
Rigor2/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility0/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for vulvodynia in 1 interventional trial · highest reached no phase listed · halted/terminated.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-178
Off-label · genericUnvalidated signalExploratory tier
bupropionPMDD
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

A single patient reports that bupropion (Wellbutrin) substantially helped their PMDD symptoms.

Community-reported only: every source behind this signal is an anecdotal patient report, with no published trial or literature corroboration. Hypothesis-generating, capped at exploratory.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Community5.0 · Eme
Composite5/10Evidence · 2 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Community arm
Corroboration1/2
Rigor0/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-180
Off-label · genericUnvalidated signalExploratory tier
progesteronePMDD
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

Randomized placebo-controlled trials have consistently found progesterone no better than placebo for severe PMS/PMDD. Retained as a documented negative result, not a candidate. Two anecdotal community reports describe near-elimination of PMDD symptoms after taking progesterone, with no dosing or timing details.

Randomized placebo-controlled trials have consistently found progesterone no better than placebo for severe PMS/PMDD. Retained as a documented negative result, not a candidate.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Community5.0 · Eme
Composite5/10Evidence · 2 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Community arm
Corroboration1/2
Rigor0/2
Specificity1/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency2/2
Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-175
Matrix · Top 6%Off-label · genericUnvalidated signalExploratory tier
meloxicamendometriosis
Origin · FDA Approved
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

A single patient anecdote describes meloxicam as highly effective ('a miracle drug') for their endometriosis.

Community-reported only: every source behind this signal is an anecdotal patient report, with no published trial or literature corroboration. Hypothesis-generating, capped at exploratory.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Community4.0 · Eme
Composite4/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Community arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor0/2
Specificity1/2
Plausibility2/2
Consistency1/2
Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-115
amitriptylinevulvodynia
Origin · Approved
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population, ~100% female).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

A single case series of 20 patients suggests amitriptyline may provide pain relief and quality-of-life improvement in vulvodynia associated with vulvar lichen sclerosus.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct3.0 · Exp
Composite3/10Evidence · 4 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor0/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility0/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for vulvodynia in 1 interventional trial · highest reached Phase 3 · status unclear.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-128
InvestigationalClinically anchoredExploratory tier
amitriptyline creamvulvodynia
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

Uncontrolled non-RCT studies reported pre-to-posttest reductions in vulvar pain and/or dyspareunia with amitriptyline cream.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct3.0 · Exp
Composite3/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor0/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility0/2
Consistency1/2
Regulatory & development status

No FDA-approved label. No FDA-approved drug label was found for this molecule (it may be a supplement, a biologic, investigational, or approved only outside the US), so any use here is investigational.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-129
InvestigationalClinically anchoredExploratory tier
amitriptyline with baclofen creamvulvodynia
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population, ~100% female).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

Uncontrolled non-RCT studies reported pre-to-posttest reductions in vulvar pain and/or dyspareunia with amitriptyline plus baclofen cream.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct3.0 · Exp
Composite3/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor0/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility0/2
Consistency1/2
Regulatory & development status

No FDA-approved label. No FDA-approved drug label was found for this molecule (it may be a supplement, a biologic, investigational, or approved only outside the US), so any use here is investigational.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-155
Trials · Phase 2Off-label · genericClinically anchoredExploratory tier
lidocainevulvodynia
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

A single source hypothesizes that localized lidocaine will be more efficacious than placebo for vulvodynia, but no completed results are reported.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct3.0 · Exp
Composite3/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor0/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility0/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for vulvodynia in 6 interventional trials · highest reached Phase 2 · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-153
Trials · Phase 2InvestigationalClinically anchoredExploratory tier
MazdutidePCOS
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population, ~100% female).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

Mazdutide is being studied for efficacy in obese female adults with PCOS, but no results are reported.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Direct3.0 · Exp
Composite3/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Direct arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor0/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility0/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for pcos in 1 interventional trial · highest reached Phase 2 · active trial(s).

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

No FDA-approved label. No FDA-approved drug label was found for this molecule (it may be a supplement, a biologic, investigational, or approved only outside the US), so any use here is investigational.

Not in the Orange Book. Absent from the Orange Book. Biologics (listed in the Purple Book instead), dietary supplements, and drugs not FDA-approved in the US do not appear here.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-066
Matrix · Top 1%InvestigationalPreliminaryExploratory tier
Aspirinadenomyosis
Origin · Approved
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

Aspirin is listed in Open Targets as an early-phase (EARLY_PHASE_1) clinical candidate for adenomyosis acting via cyclooxygenase (PTGS2/COX-2) inhibition.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway3.0 · Exp
Composite3/10Evidence · 2 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity1/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Regulatory & development status

No FDA-approved label. No FDA-approved drug label was found for this molecule (it may be a supplement, a biologic, investigational, or approved only outside the US), so any use here is investigational.

Brand-only, patent-protected. Single-source brand with at least one unexpired Orange Book patent (latest listed expiry Sep 2032).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-032
Off-labelPreliminaryExploratory tier
CorticotropinPCOS
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

CORTICOTROPIN is listed by Open Targets as an early-phase (EARLY_PHASE_1) clinical candidate for PCOS acting as a melanocortin 2 receptor agonist.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway3.0 · Exp
Composite3/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor0/2
Specificity2/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Brand-only, patent-protected. Single-source brand with at least one unexpired Orange Book patent (latest listed expiry Oct 2043).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-004
Phase · lutealTrials · Phase 2On-labelPreliminaryExploratory tier
DrospirenonePMDD
Origin · Approved
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

Drospirenone is a Phase 2 clinical candidate for PMDD whose annotated mechanism is mineralocorticoid receptor (NR3C2) antagonism.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway3.0 · Exp
Composite3/10Evidence · 4 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity1/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for pmdd in 1 interventional trial · highest reached Phase 2 · halted/terminated.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

On-label (FDA-approved for this use). This condition appears in the drug's FDA-approved label (Indications & Usage), so using it here is an approved, on-label use.Label: “use by females of reproductive potential to: Prevent pregnancy. ( 1.1 ) Treat symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) for females of reproductive potential who choose to use an oral contrac

Brand-only, patent-protected. Single-source brand with at least one unexpired Orange Book patent (latest listed expiry Jun 2031).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-015
Pentoxifyllineendometriosis
Origin · Approved
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

Per Open Targets, pentoxifylline is a Phase 3 clinical candidate for endometriosis acting as an adenosine A2b receptor antagonist.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway3.0 · Exp
Composite3/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity1/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for endometriosis in 1 interventional trial · highest reached Phase 3 · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-016
InvestigationalPreliminaryExploratory tier
Bentamapimodendometriosis
Origin · Approved
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

BENTAMAPIMOD is annotated as a Phase 2 clinical candidate for endometriosis acting as a JNK (MAPK8) inhibitor according to Open Targets.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway2.3 · Exp
Composite2.3/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor0/2
Specificity1/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Regulatory & development status

No FDA-approved label. No FDA-approved drug label was found for this molecule (it may be a supplement, a biologic, investigational, or approved only outside the US), so any use here is investigational.

Not in the Orange Book. Absent from the Orange Book. Biologics (listed in the Purple Book instead), dietary supplements, and drugs not FDA-approved in the US do not appear here.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-065
Bromocriptineadenomyosis
Origin · Approved
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

Bromocriptine is annotated as a Phase 1 clinical candidate for adenomyosis acting as a D2-like dopamine receptor agonist on DRD2.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway2.3 · Exp
Composite2.3/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor0/2
Specificity1/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for adenomyosis in 1 interventional trial · highest reached Phase 1 · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-041
InvestigationalPreliminaryExploratory tier
SMC021menopause
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

Per Open Targets, SMC021 is a calcitonin receptor agonist that reached Phase 2 clinical development for menopause.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway2.3 · Exp
Composite2.3/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor0/2
Specificity1/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency1/2
Regulatory & development status

No FDA-approved label. No FDA-approved drug label was found for this molecule (it may be a supplement, a biologic, investigational, or approved only outside the US), so any use here is investigational.

Not in the Orange Book. Absent from the Orange Book. Biologics (listed in the Purple Book instead), dietary supplements, and drugs not FDA-approved in the US do not appear here.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-179
Off-label · genericPreliminaryExploratory tier
testosteroneendometriosis
Origin · Approved
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population, ~100% female).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

A single patient anecdote claims testosterone 'cured' their endometriosis, with no supporting detail.

Community-reported only: every source behind this signal is an anecdotal patient report, with no published trial or literature corroboration. Hypothesis-generating, capped at exploratory.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Community2.0 · Exp
Composite2/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Community arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor0/2
Specificity1/2
Plausibility1/2
Consistency0/2
Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-061
Matrix · Top 3%Off-labelPreliminaryExploratory tier
Drospirenoneadenomyosis
Origin · Approved
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

A database annotation lists drospirenone as a clinical candidate for adenomyosis acting as a mineralocorticoid receptor (NR3C2) antagonist, with unknown clinical stage and no supporting study data.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway0.8 · Exp
Composite0.8/10Evidence · 3 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor0/2
Specificity1/2
Plausibility0/2
Consistency0/2
Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Brand-only, patent-protected. Single-source brand with at least one unexpired Orange Book patent (latest listed expiry Jun 2031).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-001
InvestigationalPreliminaryExploratory tier
MarvelonPMDD
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

MARVELON is registered in Open Targets as a Phase 2 clinical candidate for PMDD, but no mechanistic or pathway evidence is provided.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway0.8 · Exp
Composite0.8/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor1/2
Specificity0/2
Plausibility0/2
Consistency0/2
Regulatory & development status

No FDA-approved label. No FDA-approved drug label was found for this molecule (it may be a supplement, a biologic, investigational, or approved only outside the US), so any use here is investigational.

Not in the Orange Book. Absent from the Orange Book. Biologics (listed in the Purple Book instead), dietary supplements, and drugs not FDA-approved in the US do not appear here.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-030
Off-label · genericPreliminaryExploratory tier
AcetylcysteinePCOS
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

Acetylcysteine is listed as a Phase 2/3 clinical candidate for PCOS per Open Targets, but no mechanistic detail is provided.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway0.0 · Exp
Composite0/10Evidence · 3 verbatim claims
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor0/2
Specificity0/2
Plausibility0/2
Consistency0/2
Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-005
InvestigationalPreliminaryExploratory tier
EltanolonePMDD
Origin · Approved
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

ELTANOLONE is listed in Open Targets as a Phase 3 clinical candidate for PMDD, but no mechanistic pathway evidence is provided.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway0.0 · Exp
Composite0/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor0/2
Specificity0/2
Plausibility0/2
Consistency0/2
Regulatory & development status

No FDA-approved label. No FDA-approved drug label was found for this molecule (it may be a supplement, a biologic, investigational, or approved only outside the US), so any use here is investigational.

Not in the Orange Book. Absent from the Orange Book. Biologics (listed in the Purple Book instead), dietary supplements, and drugs not FDA-approved in the US do not appear here.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-028
Trials · Phase 3InvestigationalPreliminaryExploratory tier
Enclomiphene CitratePCOS
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

Enclomiphene citrate is listed in Open Targets as a Phase 3 clinical candidate for PCOS.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway0.0 · Exp
Composite0/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor0/2
Specificity0/2
Plausibility0/2
Consistency0/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for pcos in 20 interventional trials · highest reached Phase 3 · completed.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

No FDA-approved label. No FDA-approved drug label was found for this molecule (it may be a supplement, a biologic, investigational, or approved only outside the US), so any use here is investigational.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-013
Off-labelPreliminaryExploratory tier
Interferon Alfaendometriosis
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Evidence generated in women · (female population).
×1.00
F1 multiplier

Per an Open Targets database annotation, interferon alfa is listed as a Phase 1 clinical candidate for endometriosis.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway0.0 · Exp
Composite0/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor0/2
Specificity0/2
Plausibility0/2
Consistency0/2
Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Not in the Orange Book. Absent from the Orange Book. Biologics (listed in the Purple Book instead), dietary supplements, and drugs not FDA-approved in the US do not appear here.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-034
InvestigationalPreliminaryExploratory tier
Kisspeptin-10PCOS
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

Per Open Targets, KISSPEPTIN-10 is listed as a Phase 1 clinical candidate for PCOS, but no mechanistic data are provided.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway0.0 · Exp
Composite0/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor0/2
Specificity0/2
Plausibility0/2
Consistency0/2
Regulatory & development status

No FDA-approved label. No FDA-approved drug label was found for this molecule (it may be a supplement, a biologic, investigational, or approved only outside the US), so any use here is investigational.

Not in the Orange Book. Absent from the Orange Book. Biologics (listed in the Purple Book instead), dietary supplements, and drugs not FDA-approved in the US do not appear here.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-017
Off-label · genericPreliminaryExploratory tier
Lactuloseendometriosis
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

A single Open Targets database annotation lists LACTULOSE as a clinical candidate for endometriosis at an unknown clinical stage, with no mechanistic or trial detail.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway0.0 · Exp
Composite0/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor0/2
Specificity0/2
Plausibility0/2
Consistency0/2
Regulatory & development status

Off-label. The drug has an FDA-approved label, but for a different indication, so using it for this condition would be off-label.

Generic available. A live ANDA lists this active ingredient, so the basic molecule is available as a generic (off-patent in its basic form).

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-043
InvestigationalPreliminaryExploratory tier
Nitric Acidmenopause
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

Per an Open Targets registry entry, NITRIC ACID is listed as a Phase 2 clinical candidate for menopause, with no mechanistic detail provided.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway0.0 · Exp
Composite0/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor0/2
Specificity0/2
Plausibility0/2
Consistency0/2
Regulatory & development status

No FDA-approved label. No FDA-approved drug label was found for this molecule (it may be a supplement, a biologic, investigational, or approved only outside the US), so any use here is investigational.

Not in the Orange Book. Absent from the Orange Book. Biologics (listed in the Purple Book instead), dietary supplements, and drugs not FDA-approved in the US do not appear here.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

WHEL-C-031
Trials · Phase 2InvestigationalPreliminaryExploratory tier
TildacerfontPCOS
Origin · Existing drug · repurposing candidate
Scored for women
Applicability to women unconfirmed · Female representation not stated — applicability to women uncertain (flagged for full text).
×0.75
F4 multiplier

TILDACERFONT is listed as a Phase 2 clinical candidate small molecule for PCOS per Open Targets, with no mechanistic detail provided.

Signal type◂ anchors the headline
Pathway0.0 · Exp
Composite0/10Evidence · 1 verbatim claim
Score by metric · Pathway arm
Corroboration0/2
Rigor0/2
Specificity0/2
Plausibility0/2
Consistency0/2
Clinical-trial status · for this condition

Studied as a therapy for pcos in 1 interventional trial · highest reached Phase 2 · halted/terminated.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine).

Regulatory & development status

No FDA-approved label. No FDA-approved drug label was found for this molecule (it may be a supplement, a biologic, investigational, or approved only outside the US), so any use here is investigational.

Not in the Orange Book. Absent from the Orange Book. Biologics (listed in the Purple Book instead), dietary supplements, and drugs not FDA-approved in the US do not appear here.

This is where the candidate sits in the regulatory landscape: descriptive context, not a 505(b)(2) viability assessment or regulatory advice.

Sources: FDA Orange Book; DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).