Changes in serum LH and FSH following preovulatory administration of ethanol in rats |
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Authors: | J Marcó M A Parafita M Alfonso J Espinosa |
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Affiliation: | Department of Animal Physiology, Faculties of Biology and Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela Spain |
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Abstract: | The effect of different single doses of ethanol (1.0, 2.0 and 4.0 g/kg) on serum LH and FSH has been studied in rats treated during preovulatory periods (18th h of diestrous). High doses of ethanol (2.0 and 4.0 g/kg) decreased serum LH levels at the 18th h of proestrous, 24 h after ethanol administration, inhibiting the preovulatory LH surge. No changes were observed in FSH levels. These effects could be mediated through the inhibition of the hypothalamic releasing factors. |
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Keywords: | Rats Ethanol LH FSH |
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