Modulatory Effects of Ethinyl Estradiol Plus Drospirenone Contraceptive Pill on Spontaneous and GnRH-Induced LH Secretion

Modulatory Effects of Ethinyl Estradiol Plus Drospirenone Contraceptive Pill on Spontaneous and GnRH-Induced LH Secretion

Background: Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) work mostly by preventing the pre-ovulatory gonadotropin surge, but the action of COCs on spontaneous episodic and GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone)-induced LH (luteinizing hormone) release has been poorly evaluated. Oral contraceptives are known t...

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Main Authors: Alessandro D. Genazzani, Alessandra Sponzilli, Marcello Mantovani, Emma Fusilli, Francesco Ricciardiello, Elisa Semprini, Tommaso Simoncini, Christian Battipaglia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Endocrines
Subjects:
hormonal contraception
drospirenone
follicular phase
luteal phase
GnRH test
LH
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-396X/5/1/3

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