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Review Article : Strategies of Ovarian Function of Importance to Gynecologic Investigations

Bill Lasley

Kurt Benirschke

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article was to examine the similarities and differences in ovarian morphology and function that are known to exist among mammalian species. The previous difficulties and present solutions to the characterization of ovarian function in non-domestic or non-laboratory species are discussed.

METHODS: The current literature regarding comparative ovarian structure and function was reviewed to identify examples of the diversity found within mammals.

RESULTS: Major differences in ovarian anatomy include location in the body cavity; the degree of membranous covering surrounding the ovary; vascularization of the ovary, oviduct, and uterus; and the organization of different cell types within the ovary. The differences in ovarian function are simplified in this review by categorizing the known examples into six groups according to patterns in follicle growth and development, mechanisms of ovulation, response of steroid target cells, and luteal function.

CONCLUSIONS: Each mammalian species has a unique expression of its ovarian function. The differences between species range from quantitative differences in ovarian cycle phase length to qualitative differences in cell type, endocrine activity, and mechanism of ovulation. These differ ences present a special problem to research scientists when they attempt to select models for studying many aspects of female reproduction. (J Soc Gynecol Invest 1994;1:247-55)

Key Words: Mammalian ovaries • comparative reproduction • ovarian function • ovarian morphology.

Journal of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation, Vol. 1, No. 4, 247-255 (1994)
DOI: 10.1177/107155769400100402
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