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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Abstract

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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