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. 1981 Nov;63(2):335-45.
doi: 10.1530/jrf.0.0630335.

Inhibition of ovarian function in subordinate female marmoset monkeys (Callithrix jacchus jacchus)

D H Abbott, A S McNeilly, S F Lunn, M J Hulme, F J Burden

Inhibition of ovarian function in subordinate female marmoset monkeys (Callithrix jacchus jacchus)

D H Abbott et al. J Reprod Fertil. 1981 Nov.

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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