Prolactin, a naturally occurring peptide hormone needed for milk production following pregnancy, has been found to play a major role in the development and spread of breast cancer. More recently, Dr.

Pregnancy demands a balanced hormone system. While oestrogen and progesterone often steal the show, prolactin plays an equally vital role. It aids milk production and also supports early pregnancy. It ...

Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland, which is situated at the base of the brain. It plays several important in milk production in women after childbirth. Did you know?In women, ...

People living in large informal settlements in South Africa showed a significant increase in cardio/cerebrovascular disease. This study was undertaken to compare the cardiovascular and endocrine ...

What is Hyperprolactinemia / High Prolactin Levels? Hyperprolactinemia is a condition of abnormally high levels of prolactin in the blood. Prolactin is one of the peptide hormones produced by the ...

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 ...

Prolactin also has a direct effect on metabolism: it increases appetite, promotes weight gain, and reduces insulin ...

University of Otago researchers have discovered a new function for the hormone prolactin—it limits a new mom's investment in aggressive behavior and instead focuses them on interacting with their ...

It supports milk production and stimulates caregiving behavior in mothers. Now a University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka study has found prolactin also regulates body temperature during pregnancy.