THE ONSET OF FIRST OESTRUS IN THE GUINEA-PIG AND THE EFFECTS OF GONADOTROPHINS AND OESTRADIOL IN THE IMMATURE ANIMAL

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SUMMARY The immature female guinea-pig approaching first oestrus and ovulation has been studied. A clear relationship between the rate of growth of the animal and the age at puberty has been found. The 'crucial period', a time just before first oestrus, when external signs of endogenous hormonal activity give an indication of the presence of ripening follicles in the ovary, has been defined. At this time premature ovulation can be regularly induced by a single injection of gonadotrophin (guinea-pig anterior pituitary homogenate, purified luteinizing hormone or follicle-stimulating hormone). Injection of oestrogen advanced vaginal opening but, in contrast to the rat, did not cause premature ovulation.

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