32 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” 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.
June 2003 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” In this study, the size of vaginal prolapse was significantly linked to preoperative vaginal length and the length of vaginal excision following the Michigan four-wall sacrospinous suspension.
May 2026 in “The Knowledge Bank (The Ohio State University)” This study observed significantly higher hair cortisol concentrations in foals compared to mares, with a strong positive correlation between the two, suggesting that hair cortisol can reflect maternal and fetal cortisol exposure during the last trimester of gestation in horses.
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January 2018 in “Reproduction” This study found that dutasteride treatment in pregnant mares significantly increased progesterone concentrations but did not alter gestational length or neonatal outcomes.
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April 2014 in “Anatomy Research International” This study detailed the developmental stages of the buffalo mammary gland during prenatal growth, identifying key morphological features at various gestation lengths.
