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A Common Single Nucleotide Polymorphism in Exon 10 of the Human Follicle Stimulating Hormone Receptor Is a Major Determinant of Length and Hormonal Dynamics of the Menstrual Cycle

R. R. Greb, K Grieshaber, Jörg Gromoll, Barbara Sonntag, Eberhard Nieschlag, Ludwig Kiesel, Manuela Simoni

The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 2005 · 155 citations · 23 references

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The FSH receptor Ser680/Ser680 genotype is associated with higher ovarian threshold to FSH, decreased negative feedback of luteal secretion to the pituitary during the intercycle transition, and longer menstrual cycles.

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Ovarian Response to Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Stimulation Depends on the FSH Receptor Genotype*

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Pituitary Control of Ovarian Function — Concepts Derived from Gonadotrophin Therapy

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A new model for ovarian follicular development during the human menstrual cycle

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Maternal mortality at the end of a decade: signs of progress?

Carla AbouZahr, Tessa Wardlaw · PubMed · 2001 · 287 citations · Full text

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