Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10838117 Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior 2012 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Ethinyl estradiol (EE) or levonorgestrel (LNG) decreases allopregnanolone levels. ► LNG, but not EE, alters GABAA receptor expression and anxiety-like behavior. ► Changes in allopregnanolone levels are not related to GABAA receptor plasticity.
Related Topics
Life Sciences Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology Biochemistry
Preview
Long-term administration with levonorgestrel decreases allopregnanolone levels and alters GABAA receptor subunit expression and anxiety-like behavior
Authors
, , , , , ,