Vol. 23, No. 3, Proceedings of the Symposium Hormones, Physiology and Non-Reproductive Behaviour in Birds, 21-23 August, 1991, Göteborg, Sweden (Jul. - Sep., 1992), pp. 398-404 (7 pages) ...

Prolactin, a polypeptide hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland, plays a vital role in regulating several key physiological processes, most notably lactation and breast development. Although ...

Elevated prolactin levels can cause symptoms like irregular periods and nipple discharge. Low prolactin levels are less common and can cause a reduced milk supply in lactating individuals. High ...

Melmed S, Casanueva FF, Hoffman AR, Kleinberg DL, Montori VM, Schlechte J, et al. Diagnosis and treatment of hyperprolac tinemia: an endocrine society clinical practice guideline. J Clin Endocrinol ...

Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland. High levels can affect sexual and reproductive health. They may result from medication use, health conditions, or prolactinomas. Prolactin plays ...

In 1929 Scientist Karl Ehrhardt of Germany published photographs of a female monkey holding a young guinea pig in a maternal manner. This foster mother had been injected with a crude extract from ...

What Is a Prolactin Test? A prolactin (PRL) blood test measures how much of a hormone called prolactin you have in your blood. The hormone is made in your pituitary gland, which is located just below ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Previously, a guideline for hyperprolactinemia was not ...

Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers among women worldwide, and researchers have long sought to understand the myriad factors that may influence its development. Among these factors, ...

Prolactin is a hormone involved in milk production in mammals. Levels typically increase during pregnancy. High prolactin levels outside pregnancy may indicate an underlying health problem. Prolactin ...