Diagnosis and Management of Hyperprolactinemia

Abstract

biologic of prolactin are production, of ovulation. levels of estrogen hyperplasia, increased prolactin secretion. Prolactin stimulates growth of mammary alveoli throughout transitions production Lactotroph hyperplasia resolves within several months of parturition. Prolactin also suppresses ovulation by inhibiting the release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone from the hypothalamus. This, in turn, inhibits secretion of luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimu-lating hormone from the anterior pituitary, which are responsible for ovarian follicular development and ovulation. Learning Objectives: After participating in this continuing professional development