Effect of moderate weight loss on ovarian function assessed by salivary progesterone measurements

Assessment of ovarian function in the Af

Assessment of ovarian function in the African elephant (Loxodonta africana) by measurement of 5α-reduced progesterone metabolites in serum and urine

✍ M. Heistermann; B. Trohorsch; J. K. Hodges 📂 Article 📅 1997 🏛 John Wiley and Sons 🌐 English ⚖ 114 KB 👁 2 views

We have previously shown that 5α-pregnane-3,20-dione (5α-DHP), and 5α-pregnane-3-ol-20-one (5α-P-3-OH) are the major luteal and circulating progestins in the African elephant. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to determine 1) circulating levels and patterns of secretion of 5α-DHP in relati