Effect of the odour of female rat urine on plasma testosterone concentrations in male rats

J Reprod Fertil. 1978 May;53(1):63-5. doi: 10.1530/jrf.0.0530063.

Abstract

Testosterone levels were significantly higher in males, regardless of sexual experience, exposed to the odour of urine from females than in those exposed to saline or kept in ordinary groups.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Female
  • Male
  • Odorants*
  • Rats
  • Testosterone / blood*
  • Urine*

Substances

  • Testosterone