Related Experiment Video
Updated: Mar 26, 2026

Rodent Estrous Cycle Monitoring Utilizing Vaginal Lavage: No Such Thing As a Normal Cycle
Published on: August 30, 2021
[BIOELECTRIC ACTIVITY OF INTERNEURONES OF SPINAL CORD IN THE EXPERIMENTAL MENOPAUSE IN FEMAL RATS]
Abstract:
We analyzed the amplitude-time characteristics of the components of the potential dorsal surface of the spinal cord (PDS SC) in experimental menopause. The excitation threshold increased at 102.14% and the latent period at 94.12% in animals with experimental menopause. In the context of supramaximal stimulation of dorsal root L5 identified N1 amplitude growth at 10.14%, N2 at 11.82%, N3 at 48.28%, and P-wave 31.58% and to increase component N3 26.54% in the experimental group. At condition of paired stimulation pulses on the time interval from 2 to 3 ms there was a significant increase, and from 6 to 30 ms--a depression of N1-component of the second PDS SC in the group of animals with experimental menopause. Thus, our results suggest the presence of changes in nerve structures of the posterior horn of the spinal cord at conditions of estrogen deficiency.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
Menopause
Hormonal Regulation of the Menstrual Cycle
At puberty, GnRH begins a pulsatile release pattern, which triggers the anterior pituitary gland to secrete follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). The frequency and amplitude of GnRH pulses vary across the menstrual cycle, with faster pulses favoring LH release and slower pulses favoring FSH...

