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Data is expressed as mean ± SE. Differences in starting body weight, final body weight, and the total cumulative gain in weight in each of the experimental groups are presented (n = 6).
| Variables | Control | OVX | OVX + E2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting body weight (g) | 18.92 ± 0.32 | 25.41 ± 0.49 | 20.96 ± 0.23 |
| Final body weight (g) | 28.05 ± 1.10 | 45.09 ± 1.14 | 27.32 ± 0.35 |
| Total cumulative gain in body weight (g) | 9.13 | 20.49 | 6.36 |
