Open AccessRole of estrogen and progesterone in the regulation of uterine peristalsis: results from perfused non-pregnant swine uteri
Author(s) -
A. Mueller,
J. Siemer,
SJ Schreiner,
H. Koesztner,
Inge Hoffmann,
Helge Binder,
Matthias W. Beckmann,
Ralf Dittrich
Publication year - 2006
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/del056
Subject(s) - estrogen , uterus , peristalsis , medicine , endocrinology , gynecology
Adequate uterine contractility and peristalsis are involved in the transport of semen and gametes and in successful embryo implantation. Estrogen and progesterone fluctuate characteristically during the menstrual cycle. It has been suggested that both hormones influence uterine peristalsis in characteristic ways.
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