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Marijuana Effects on the Endocrine and Reproductive Systems



NIDA Research Monograph, Number 44 [Printed in 1984]

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Table of Contents

Preface-----v

Executive Summary-----1
Jacqueline P. Ludford and Monique C. Braude

Effects of Cannabinoids on Gene Expression-----5
Gary S. Stein and Janet L. Stein

Effects of Cannabis and Natural Cannabinoids on Chromosomes and Ova-----25
Akira Morishima

Endocrine Effects of Marijuana in the Male: Preclinical Studies-----46
Jack Harclerode

Endocrine Aspects of Cannabinoid Action in Female Subprimates: Search for Sites of Action-----65
LeeTyrey

Acute, Short-Term, and Chronic Effects of Marijuana on the Female Primate Reproductive Function-----82
Carol Grace Smith and Ricardo H. Asch

Effects of Marijuana on Neuroendocrine Hormones in Human Males and Females-----97
Jack H. Mendelson and Nancy K. Mello

Effect of Marijuana on Pregnancy and Fetal Development in the Human-----115
Katherine Tennes

Discussion and Recommendations-----124
Moniaue C. Braude

List of NIDA Research Monographs-----130




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