Effects of unilateral destruction of the cervico-vaginal plexus on ovulation in the rat.
Hemidestruction of the cervico-vaginal plexus in 4- or 5-day cyclic rats were performed. After recovery, all animals had normal oestrous cycles. At oestrus itself, however, the number of ova released by lesioned animals was respectively 23% and 50% less than in the sham-operated and intact control rats. The possible participation of peripheral innervation in normal ovarian function is discussed.
D000818:Animals; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000294:innervation*; D005260:Female; D009929:Organ Size; D010053:Ovary / Q000294:innervation* / Q000473:pathology; D010060:Ovulation; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains