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==Introduction==
Hyperoestrogenism is caused by the excess production of oestrogen in the body and has different aetiologies depending on the sex of the animal.
In the bitch it is usually associated with cystic ovaries or more rarely a functional ovarian tumour. These are mostly granulosa-theca cell in origin and 10-20% are malignant. It can also occur iatrogenically through the administration of oestrogens used to treat mismating and urinary incontinence.
In the male dog the syndrome is associated with a Sertoli cell tumour of the testicles or a male feminising syndrome for which the cause in unknown.
Hyperoestrogenism also occurs in the female ferret if she remains unbred for an extended period of time.
==Clinical signs==
Female
===Females===
===Females===
'''''Ovarian Imbalance Type 1'''''
'''''Ovarian Imbalance Type 1'''''
[[Category:Endocrine System - Pathology]]
[[Category:Endocrine System - Pathology]]
[[Category:To Do - Manson]]
[[Category:To Do - Manson]]
[[Category:To Do - Helen]]