Food supplementation during lactation shortens anestrus and elevates gonadotropins in rats.

Gournis, E

Food supplementation during lactation shortens anestrus and elevates gonadotropins in rats. [electronic resource] - The Journal of nutrition May 1997 - 785-90 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

0022-3166

10.1093/jn/127.5.785 doi


Anestrus--physiology
Animals
Behavior, Animal--physiology
Female
Follicle Stimulating Hormone--blood
Food Deprivation--physiology
Food, Fortified
Gonadotropins--blood
Lactation--physiology
Luteinizing Hormone--blood
Maternal Behavior--physiology
Nutritional Status
Ovariectomy
Pregnancy
Prolactin--blood
Radioimmunoassay--methods
Rats
Rats, Sprague-Dawley
Reproduction--physiology