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Summary

Women show menstrual cycle-dependent physiologic changes in relation to sex hormone levels. Because ovulation triggers a significant change in the hormonal milieu that is similar to local inflammation, a 0.5 to 1.0 degree Celsius increase in basal body temperature after ovulation is commonly associated with progesterone secretion and is believed to be triggered by the induction of several inflammatory cytokines. Rare menstrual cycle-dependent febrile episodes have been reported, some of which have shown a luteal-phase-dependent pattern (summary by Jiang et al., 2012). [from OMIM]

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  • Also known as: 5-HT-1A, 5-HT1A, 5HT1a, ADRB2RL1, ADRBRL1, G-21, PFMCD, HTR1A
    Summary: 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1A

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