Compounds of the following structure are described: ##STR00001## wherein R.sub.1-R.sub.6, m, V, X, Y, Z and Q are described herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, tautomer, metabolite or prodrug thereof. These compounds are useful for treating a variety of hormone-related conditions including contraception, treating or preventing fibroids, endometriosis, dysfunctional bleeding, uterine leiomyomata, polycystic ovary syndrome, or hormone-dependent carcinomas, providing hormone replacement therapy, stimulating food intake or synchronizing estrus.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application claims the benefit of the priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/837,820, filed Aug. 15, 2006.