Regulation of rat granulosa cell alpha-inhibin expression by luteinizing hormone, estradiol, and progesterone
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Leutinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), progesterone, and estradiol all seem to play a role in regulating the production of alpha (a)-inhibin in ovaries. A-inhibin is a protein produced in both male and female sexual organs. Rat ovary cells were modified to include a marker gene to indirectly measure a-inhibin activity. Stimulation of these cells with LH and FSH increased a-inhibin activity while progesterone and estradiol decreased a-inhibin activity. A combination of LH and FSH stimulation resulted in a greater than additive effect on a-inhibin activity suggesting an additional pathway.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 1996
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Posthumous reproduction in a human immunodeficieny virus-discordant couple
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Doctors describe the case of a woman who became pregnant four months after her HIV-infected husband died from AIDS using cryopreserved embryos from a previous in vitro fertilization attempt. The couple had discussed the possibility of this option prior to his death, so the woman's request was granted by the hospital's ethics committee.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2001
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Assessing fertility in women of advanced reproductive age
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Ovarian reserve screening can be used in older women who want to have a baby to see if they still have functional eggs. However, even if the eggs are functional, uterine factors may cause the decline in fertility that occurs with age.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2001
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