Open AccessInfluence of Estradiol and Fetal Stress on Luteinizing Hormone, Follicle-Stimulating Hormone, and Prolactin in Late-Gestation Fetal Sheep
Author(s) -
Charles E. Wood,
Maureen KellerWood
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
neonatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.399
H-Index - 84
eISSN - 1661-7819
pISSN - 1661-7800
DOI - 10.1159/000324431
Subject(s) - medicine , endocrinology , prolactin , luteinizing hormone , fetus , biology , follicle stimulating hormone , gestation , hormone , estrogen , pregnancy , genetics
Hypotension and reduced cerebral blood flow secondary to brachiocephalic occlusion (BCO) stimulate various homeostatic physiological and endocrine responses. Our previous studies have also suggested a role of estradiol in augmenting the fetal stress response to BCO.
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