Progesterone increases plasma volume independent of estradiol
Stachenfeld NS, Taylor HS. Progesterone increases plasma volume independent of estradiol. Journal Of Applied Physiology 2005, 98: 1991-1997. PMID: 15718411, DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00031.2005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTranscapillary escape ratePlasma concentrationsPlasma volumeGnRH antagonistECF volumeAdequate plasma volumeAldosterone system stimulationPlasma renin activityGonadotropin-releasing hormoneExtracellular fluid volumeRenin activitySerum aldosteroneAng IIBlood pressureEstrogen administrationSystem stimulationDay 2Day 5Pg/Day 13Fluid regulationPV expansionFluid volumeIndependent effectsProgesterone