Oxytocin regulates parturition, lactation, parental nurturing, and many other social behaviors
in both sexes. The circuit mechanisms by which oxytocin modulates social behavior are …

Microscopic evaluation of the types of cells present in vaginal smears has long been used to
document the stages of the estrous cycle in laboratory rats and mice and as an index of the …

The placenta is arguably the most important organ of the body, but paradoxically the most
poorly understood. During its transient existence, it performs actions that are later taken on …

BACKGROUND Obesity is caused by an imbalance between energy intake, ie eating and
energy expenditure (EE). Severe obesity is more prevalent in women than men worldwide …

Continuous spermatogenesis in post-pubertal mammals is dependent on spermatogonial
stem cells (SSCs), which balance self-renewing divisions that maintain stem cell pool with …

The gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) neuronal network generates pulse and surge
modes of gonadotropin secretion critical for puberty and fertility. The arcuate nucleus …

Autoimmune diseases are characterized by an exaggerated immune response leading to
damage and dysfunction of specific or multiple organs and tissues. Most autoimmune …

Oxytocin, a hypothalamic nonapeptide, is linked to increased levels of social interaction, well-
being and anti-stress effects. The effects of oxytocin that is released by sensory stimulation …

Objective To investigate the use of medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) to prevent LH surge
during controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) and to compare cycle characteristics and …

BACKGROUND Progesterone is a key hormonal regulator of the female reproductive
system. It plays a major role to prepare the uterus for implantation and in the establishment …