title: Hormonal vaginal cytology of vervet monkeys.
abstract: The cellular proliferation and maturation of the vaginal epithelium of adult female Vervet monkeys was examined during their menstrual cycles. At the same time the serum contents of estrogen and progesterone were analysed. Gradual but distinct patterns demarcated the phases of the menstrual cycle cytologically. The karyopyknotic index paralleled the estrogen concentration. Mid-cycle peak maturation produced many anucleate squames, which exfoliated, forming a diagnostic vaginal discharge.
authors.affiliation: Research Institute for Nutritional Diseases, South African Medical Research Council, Tygerberg.
authors.forename: J V
authors.initials: JV
authors.lastname: Seier
authors.forename: F S
authors.initials: FS
authors.lastname: Venter
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Fincham
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Taljaard
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002453:Cell Cycle; D002455:Cell Division; D002522:Chlorocebus aethiops / Q000502:physiology*; D004847:Epithelial Cells; D004958:Estradiol / Q000097:blood*; D005260:Female; D005498:Follicular Phase / Q000502:physiology; D008183:Luteal Phase / Q000502:physiology; D008597:Menstrual Cycle / Q000502:physiology*; D008598:Menstruation / Q000502:physiology; D010061:Ovulation Detection / Q000662:veterinary; D010062:Ovulation Induction / Q000662:veterinary; D011374:Progesterone / Q000097:blood*; D014621:Vagina / Q000166:cytology*; D014626:Vaginal Smears / Q000662:veterinary
chemical_list: D011374:Progesterone; D004958:Estradiol