Abstract
The perifollicular capillaries of the rabbit ovary were observed by light and electron microscopy following administration of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and indomethacin (IM). Fenestrations and interendothelial gaps were not observed at 4, 10, or 12 hours, at which times carbon particles were confined to capillary lumina. By 24 hours, dilated capillaries were noted among granulosa cells and theca. In the theca, interendothelial gaps permeable to carbon particles were observed. At 48 hours, ribosome-rich, newly developed capillaries were noted. Many collagen fibrils were observed in the tunica albuginea and theca externa in hCG/IM-treated rabbits in contrast to those treated with hCG alone. Ovarian prostaglandins normally produced in response to gonadotropins may be responsible for alterations in perifollicular capillaries and degradation of collagen in the follicular wall, changes considered essential for ovulation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 85-92 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Unknown Journal |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1983 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Reproductive Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynecology