Induced Ovulations in Adult Hysterectomized Rats

Abstract

Summary. The influence of the removal of the uterus and of the interruption of its vascular supply on the ovulatory response to pregnant mare serum gonadotrophin (pmsg) and human chorionic gonadotrophin (hcg)

Effects of Unilateral Destruction of the Cervico–vaginal Plexus on Ovulation in the Rat

“…Since hysterectomy does not prolong the life span of the corpora lutea of the cycle in the rat as it does in the guinea-pig, but does affect the response of the ovary to exogenous gonadotrophins (Lapinsky & Bartke, 1969), we studied ovulation in rats after unilateral destruction of the cervico-vaginal plexus. Bilateral destruction of the plexus also alters the functioning of the bladder, provoking distension and urine retention.…”