The determination of urinary hormones is useful in the assessment of gonadal and pituitary function. For interpretation of these parameters it is essential to establish normal values. This paper describes some of the methods used and results obtained in the determination of urinary pregnanediol, oestrogens, L.H. and F.S.H. during a number of normal cycles.
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