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 ...

Researchers have identified a potential way to reduce female post-operative pain by inhibiting pituitary prolactin generated by pre-operative stress.

Hyperprolactinaemia, often misunderstood, affects even non-pregnant women. Triggered by stress, medication, or tumours, it causes hormonal imbalances yet is manageable with expert diagnosis and care.

A case of a 26-year-old man reveals how prolactinomas disrupt hormones, causing libido loss and erectile dysfunction.

Regular Exercise Regular physical activity has many benefits for hormone regulation, including supporting the pituitary gland and helping balance prolactin levels.

WebMD tells you what you need to know about a prolactinoma, a type of pituitary gland tumor that can cause missed periods, low sex drive, vision problems, and more.

Prolactin, produced by the pituitary gland, is essential for milk production and reproductive health in both genders. Diagnosis through blood tests and timely treatment are crucial for managing ...

Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland, which is located near the bottom of the brain. Hyperprolactinemia, or high levels of prolactin, can be treated.

Prolactin levels rise during pregnancy and postpartum. During pregnancy, prolactin causes your breasts to grow and produce mammary tissue in preparation for breastfeeding. When you breastfeed, it ...

The Pituitary Tumor Board did not find indications for surgery. Pharmacologic treatment with bromocriptine (10 mg/day) was continued, leading to a decrease in prolactin levels (by 63%) and slight ...

A prolactinoma is a type of benign pituitary tumor. These tumors cause symptoms like low libido, headache, and vision changes. Treatment is effective.

Published in Nature Reviews Endocrinology in September, the consensus statement on diagnosis and management of prolactin-secreting pituitary adenomas is the first guideline on prolactinomas ...