Data on changes in LH and FSH across the menstrual cycle in this species is currently unavailable because of the lack of specific LH and FSH immunoassays and, despite the use of Deslorin to suppress the oestrous cycle of various mammals including some rodents (reviewed by [53]) we are unable to determine in advance if Deslorelin will induce amenorrhea in the spiny mouse. The gene discussed is PLOD1; the disease is amenorrhea.