Prolactin, a polypeptide hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland, plays a vital role in regulating several key physiological processes, most notably la ...

More information: Sharon R. Ladyman et al, Prolactin modulation of thermoregulatory circuits provides resilience to thermal challenge of pregnancy, Cell Reports (2025).

An integrative review of the prolactin/vasoinhibin axis in rheumatoid arthritis further highlights the hormone’s multifaceted role in modulating both immune responses and vascular function ...

Our body is perfectly designed so that each part has one or multiple tasks and plays a key role in the development of vital functions. This is the case, for example, of the little- ...

One of the most significant immune changes during menopause is an increase in pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as TNF-α and ...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is rising among Indian women, especially in urban areas. This article explores its symptoms, ...

Excessive testosterone interferes with ovarian function and causes PCOS symptoms such as acne, female-pattern baldness (androgenic alopecia), irregular menstrual periods, and hirsutism (heavy, dark ...

Estrogen and dopamine are major opposing regulators of the functions of lactorophs. Dopamine, through the D2 receptor (D2Rs) in lactotropes, inhibits cell proliferation and prolactin secretion (18, 19 ...