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Effect of age and number of parturitions on uterine and ovarian variables in owl monkeys

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Coutinho, L. N. [1] ; Monteiro, F. O. B. [2] ; Takeshita, R. S. C. [2] ; de Miranda Lins e Lins, F. L. [2] ; da Silva, G. A. [2] ; Faturi, C. [2] ; de Castro, P. H. G. [3] ; Muniz, J. A. P. C. [3] ; Kugelmeier, T. [4] ; Whiteman, C. W. [5] ; Vicente, W. R. R. [1]
Total Authors: 11
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Estadual Paulista, FCAV, Jaboticabal, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Fed Rural Amazonia, ISPA, Belem, Para - Brazil
[3] MS, SVS, Ctr Nacl Primatas CENP, Ananindeua, PA - Brazil
[4] Fdn Oswaldo Cruz FIOCRUZ, Serv Criacao Primatas Humanos SCPRIM, Ctr Criacao Anim Lab CECAL, Rio De Janeiro - Brazil
[5] Inst Brasileiro Meio Ambiente & Recursos Nat Reno, Maraba, PA - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 5
Document type: Journal article
Source: JOURNAL OF MEDICAL PRIMATOLOGY; v. 40, n. 5, p. 310-316, OCT 2011.
Web of Science Citations: 4
Abstract

Background We aimed to evaluate the uterine and ovarian volumes of owl monkeys in different age groups with different numbers of live births and to analyze the interaction between both. Methods We performed pelvic ultrasound exams to compare the uterine measurements with weight, age (infant, juvenile, subadult, young adults, and adults) and the number of live births (nulliparous, primiparous, and multiparous) and to compare the ovarian measurements with weight and age. Results and Conclusions The uterine volume (UV) was directly proportional to the number of parturitions, which was the most important factor in the uterine growth of adult females (P < 0.05). The body weight and age of the animals showed a high positive correlation with UV (r = 0.5354, r = 0.6489, P < 0.01), respectively. The volume of the ovaries grew in proportion to the age of the females (P < 0.05). Puberty was the period of greatest uterine and ovarian growth. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 09/13506-4 - Ultrassonographic study of the reproductive tract of owl monkeys(Aotus azarai infulatus)
Grantee:Leandro Nassar Coutinho
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master