Contributions of androgen and estrogen to fetal programming of ovarian dysfunction

<p>Abstract</p> <p>In female mammals, including humans, deviations from normal androgenic or estrogenic exposure during fetal development are detrimental to subsequent adult ovarian function. Androgen deficiency, without accompanying estrogen deficit, has little apparent impact on...

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Main Authors: Dumesic Daniel A, Padmanabhan Vasantha, Abbott David H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-04-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/4/1/17