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J Comp Physiol Psychol

Title:		Male hamster preference for odors of female hamster vaginal discharges: studies of experiential and hormonal determinants
Author(s):		Gregory E; Engel K; Pfaff D;
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Journal Title:		J Comp Physiol Psychol
Year:		1975
Volume:		89
Issue:		5
Page Number:		442 - 446
DOI:		10.1037/h0077043
ISSN/ISBN:		0021-9940 (Print) 0021-9940 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Male hamsters approach sources of odors from female hamster vaginal discharges and spend significantly more time around these odor sources than around control locations in the test box. This preference for female hamster vaginal odors appears in sexually inexperienced as well as experienced males, even in individuals isolated from females since the time of weaning. Castration significantly reduces the sex odor preference, and treatment with testosterone propionate partially restores it"
Keywords:		"Animals Behavior, Animal/*drug effects Castration Cricetinae Estradiol/pharmacology *Estrus/drug effects Female Male Pheromones/*pharmacology Pregnancy Progesterone/pharmacology Sexual Behavior, Animal/*drug effects Smell Taste Testosterone/pharmacology V;"
Notes:		"MedlineGregory, E Engel, K Pfaff, D eng Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. 1975/07/01 J Comp Physiol Psychol. 1975 Jul; 89(5):442-6. doi: 10.1037/h0077043"