research Inhibition of 5α‐Reductase Activity in Late Pregnancy Decreases Gestational Length and Fecundity and Impairs Object Memory and Central Progestogen Milieu of Juvenile Rat Offspring
In this study, inhibiting the formation of 5α-reduced steroids in pregnant rats shortened gestation time, reduced litter size, and impaired cognitive and neuroendocrine function in their juvenile offspring.