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Basic Sciences for Obstetrics and Gynaecology pp 80–116Cite as

Endocrinology

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Reproductive function is controlled by steroids from the gonads. These are produced by specific cells in the ovary and testis which respond to pituitary gonadotrophins — luteinising hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). As with many other hormones, sex steroids inhibit secretion of their trophic hormones (negative feedback). Under a specific set of circumstances, oestrogen may stimulate secretion of gonadotrophins (positive feedback).

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Further Reading

  • Guyton AC (1981) Textbook of medical physiology, 6th edn. Saunders, Philadelphia

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  • Philipp EE, Barnes J, Newton M (1977) Scientific foundations of obstetrics and gynaecology, 2nd edn. Heinemann, London

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  • Shearman RP (1979) Human reproductive physiology, 2nd edn. Blackwell, Oxford

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  1. St. Bartholomew’s Hospital Medical College and The London Hospital Medical College, London, UK

    Tim Chard MD, FRCOG (Professor of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Physiology) & Richard Lilford MRCP, MRCOG (Lecturer in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Physiology, Senior Lecturer and Hon. Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology)

  2. Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospitals, London, UK

    Richard Lilford MRCP, MRCOG (Lecturer in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Physiology, Senior Lecturer and Hon. Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology)

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Chard, T., Lilford, R. (1983). Endocrinology. In: Basic Sciences for Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-3313-1_4

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