Glucose uptake and lactate production by the autotransplanted ovary of the ewe during the luteal and follicular phases of the oestrous cycle

The results show significant removal of glucose from the arterial circulation during its passage through the ovary in the luteal, early follicular and late follicular phases of the oestrous cycle. Furthermore, there was lactate production in the luteal phase but not in the follicular phase suggesting that in the luteal phase of the oestrous cycle, ovarian metabolism can be anaerobic.