Abstract
Following a subcutaneous injection of 100 μg of synthetic luteinizing hormone releasing factor (LRF), no increase was seen in the plasma luteinizing hormone (LH) in 3 subjects (1 nursing, 2 not nursing) studied in the first 3 wk after delivery. When studied again 6 wk or later after delivery, a normal increase was observed in plasma LH following LRF administration. These studies suggest that the pituitary gland might be temporarily resistant to stimulation by LRF in the early postpartum period.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 916-918 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1974 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Biochemistry
- Endocrinology
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Biochemistry, medical