The novel
glucocorticoid receptor antagonists are 11β-substituted
steroid compounds of formula (I):wherein R1 denotes a
methyl group, a methoxy group, or an ethoxy group; wherein R2 denotes a tert.-butyl group, a 1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl group, a 1-methoxy-1-methylethyl group, an ethyl isocrotonate group, or a substituted
phenyl group. The method of treating an individual suffering from
glucocorticoid-mediated hypogonadism, sexual dysfunctions, and / or
infertility includes administering a daily dosage consisting of an effective amount of one of these 11β-substituted
steroid compounds.