Open AccessEvidence that oxytocin is a physiological component of LH regulation in non-pregnant women
Author(s) -
J.J. Evans
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
human reproduction
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.446
H-Index - 226
eISSN - 1460-2350
pISSN - 0268-1161
DOI - 10.1093/humrep/deg291
Subject(s) - oxytocin , menstrual cycle , endocrinology , medicine , endogeny , oxytocin receptor , antagonist , hormone , receptor
Regulation of the LH surge is central to the functioning of the female ovulatory cycle. In animal models, oxytocin has been shown to alter LH activity. Oxytocin advanced the LH surge and, conversely, oxytocin receptor antagonists inhibited full production of the LH surge in rats. Few data exist on the possibility that oxytocin modulates LH in women.
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