• Novel aspects of the endocrinology of the menstrual cycle 

      Messinis, I. E.; Messini, C. I.; Dafopoulos, K. (2014)
      Ovarian control of gonadotrophin secretion is normally achieved via the feedback mechanisms mediated by oestradiol and progesterone. Evidence has been provided that nonsteroidal substances, such as inhibin A and B, participate ...
    • The role of gonadotropins in the follicular phase 

      Messinis, I. E.; Messini, C. I.; Dafopoulos, K. (2010)
      Folliculogenesis in humans is a lengthy process that involves several regulators. Pituitary gonadotropins play crucial roles in the late stages, particularly in the last 15 days of follicle maturation. During the intercycle ...
    • Smoking and AMH levels in women with normal reproductive history 

      Dafopoulos, A.; Dafopoulos, K.; Georgoulias, P.; Galazios, G.; Limberis, V.; Tsikouras, P.; Koutlaki, N.; Maroulis, G. (2010)
      To investigate the effect of age and smoking on the AMH levels in normal cycling healthy women with normal reproductive history. In 137 women, blood samples were taken on day 3 of a spontaneous cycle. Serum FSH, LH, E2, ...