Journal article
Reproductive toxicity of chronic lead exposure in the female cynomolgus monkey
Abstract
The effect of chronic lead (Pb) exposure on menstrual function and circulating concentrations of luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), estradiol (E2) and progesterone (P4) were studied in female nulliparous cynomolgus monkeys (n = 32). Pb acetate (1500 micrograms/kg BW/day) was administered by capsule to monkeys in teh following groups; exposure from birth to 10 years (lifetime, n = 8), postnatal day 300 to 10 years …
Authors
Foster WG
Journal
Reproductive Toxicology, Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 123–131
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
1992
DOI
10.1016/0890-6238(92)90113-8
ISSN
0890-6238