Ovarian Hormones Mediate Changes in Adaptive Choice and Motivation in Female Rats

Effects of bilateral tubal sterilization on serum oxidative stress and ovarian hormones in female rats

Introduction: Tubal Sterilization (TS) is one of the most common contraceptive methods. Some researchers believe that TL has complications, whereas there are contradictory reports about TS effects on ovarian function. The aim of this study was to evaluate the indices of oxidative stress and survey ovarian function after TS. Methods: The study groups consisted of 63 Sprague Dawley female rats. T...

Ovarian hormones modulate social recognition in female rats.

The effects of estradiol and progesterone on social recognition were evaluated in a habituation-dishabituation procedure. Ovariectomized female rats were either given 18 microg/kg of estradiol benzoate followed by progesterone, 1 mg/rat, 48 h later or oil. The test consisted of 4 consecutive exposures to a juvenile rat and a final exposure to a novel juvenile. Although the time spent investigat...

Ovarian hormones modulate 'compulsive' lever-pressing in female rats.

Life events related to the female hormonal cycle may trigger the onset of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or exacerbate symptoms in women already suffering from it. These observations suggest a possible role for ovarian hormones in the course of this disorder. Yet, the mechanisms that may subserve the modulatory effect of ovarian hormones are currently unknown. The aim of the present study ...

Sulpiride-Induced Hyperprolactinemia in Mature Female Rats: Evidence for Alterations in The Reproductive System, Pituitary and Ovarian Hormones

Changes in Female Sex Hormones in Patients with Intentional Drug and Chemical Poisoning

Background: Hormonal changes as a factor influencing the emotional state of women have an important role in the incidence of suicide. The aim of this study is to investigate changes in FSH-LH, Estrogen, and Progesterone hormones in women attempting suicide by drugs and chemicals. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, women of reproductive diagnosed with drug and chemical poisoning who were ...