Effects of estradiol and FSH on leptin levels in women with suppressed pituitary

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Female fertility depends on adequate nutrition and energy reserves, suggesting a correlation between the metabolic reserve and reproductive capacity. Leptin regulates body weight and energy homeostasis. The aim of this study was to i...

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Main Authors: Geber Selmo, Brandão Augusto HF, Sampaio Marcos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
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Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/10/1/45