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  • Title: [Diurnal beta-endorphin rhythm in relation to menstrual cycle phase].
    Author: Graf M, Distler W, Flecken A.
    Journal: Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd; 1989 Feb; 49 Suppl 1():121-4. PubMed ID: 2522901.
    Abstract:
    Beta-endorphin (beta-EP) concentrations in hypophyseal portal blood are related to the menstrual cycle in primates. In women, changes in peripheral plasma beta-EP-concentrations were detected throughout the menstrual cycle. A similar circadian rhythm of beta-EP and ACTH was observed in males, suggesting a common mechanism of secretion at the pituitary level. We examined beta-EP, cortisol (F) and prolactin (PRL) levels in peripheral blood of regularly menstruating women. Samples were taken every 2 hours between 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. on days 3 and 4 of the menstrual cycle and 6 and 7 days after the rise of the basal body temperature. A diurnal rhythm of beta-EP could be seen between 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. in the luteal phase, but not in the follicular phase. An early morning rise of beta-EP was accompanied by increasing F-concentrations, suggesting a concomitant secretion of beta-EP and ACTH by the cells of the anterior pituitary. We therefore conclude, that ovarian steroids may influence beta-EP secretion at the pituitary level as well.
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