#$%^&*AU2009217436B220120419.pdf#####ABSTRACT There are disclosed compounds of formulae I or II HO HO R3 HO OH HO OHI O OH OHI (1) (II) in which A is selected from the group consisting of I O 0. 0 OH where R3 is selected from OH and OCH; and - denotes a single or double bond; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof. The compounds of the invention are useful for the treatment of hormone-dependent conditions and cancers. 1771644i (GHMtters)