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  • Title: Inhibition of ovarian function in subordinate female marmoset monkeys (Callithrix jacchus jacchus).
    Author: Abbott DH, McNeilly AS, Lunn SF, Hulme MJ, Burden FJ.
    Journal: J Reprod Fertil; 1981 Nov; 63(2):335-45. PubMed ID: 6795346.
    Abstract:
    Plasma concentrations of progesterone, cortisol, LH and prolactin were measured in dominant and subordinate female marmosets in 10 well-established peer groups. Subordinate females never ovulated, had a reduced LH response to LH-RH and showed no positive feedback LH surge after oestrogen administration. There was no evidence of elevated plasma cortisol levels or hyperprolactinaemia in subordinates and all showed a similar prolactin response to TRH in comparison with dominants. However, subordinates showed a reduced prolactin response to metoclopramide. These results clearly indicate that high circulating levels of cortisol or prolactin are not responsible for the inhibition of ovulation in female marmosets.
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