Abstract
Pregnant women with high estrogen levels were more sensitive to barbiturate-induced narcosis and hypothermia than nonpregnant and postmenopausal women. Within each group, there was a negative correlation between estrogen levels and decreased sensitivity to barbiturates. It appears that estrogen alters resistance to barbiturates through its effect on the activity of dopamine receptors.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 167-171 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1987 |
Externally published | Yes |