ProlactinNAO, Medical University of Shahid BeheshtiThe document discusses prolactin, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland. It notes that prolactin is a single chain polypeptide hormone composed of 199 amino acids. Prolactin has over 300 effects in the body and is primarily involved in modulating processes like lactation. The document outlines the factors that stimulate and inhibit prolactin production, as well as the effects of hyperprolactinemia, including decreased libido and bone mineral density.
Prolactin+finaldhavalshah4424The document discusses prolactin, a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. Prolactin promotes breast development and milk production. Levels of prolactin increase during pregnancy and breastfeeding to stimulate mammary gland development and milk synthesis. Suckling by a baby triggers further prolactin release and inhibits the release of hormones responsible for ovulation, providing a natural form of contraception during breastfeeding. Prolactin levels are normally inhibited by dopamine but this inhibition is overridden by breast stimulation from suckling.
Prolactin hormonepctebpharmThe document discusses several hormones that regulate the hypothalamus-pituitary axis, including prolactin, gonadotropins, thyroid-stimulating hormone, and adrenocorticotropic hormone. It describes their structures, functions in controlling target organs, pathological conditions associated with abnormal levels, and clinical uses and side effects of related drugs.