protein hormone secreted from the anterior pituitary and several other tissues.

A hormone that stimulates the mammary gland to produce and secrete milk. The name describes the hormone's function, as it supports or stimulates lactation.

The hormone that stimulates functional development of the mammary gland in females; a secretion of the anterior pituitary gland.

A protein hormone that induces lactation and is thought to have a role in PMS.

a trophic hormone produced by the pituitary that increases androgen receptors, increases sensitivity to androgens & regulates production & secretion of citrate

A peptide hormone secreted from the anterior pituitary that initiates and maintains the production of milk in breastfeeding women (lactation). Men also have prolactin, but the function of prolactin in males is not clear

Peptide hormone secreted by anterior pituitary that stimulates milk secretion by mammary glands.

Hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that simulates and sustains lactation; also called lactogenic hormone.

Pituitary hormone that stimulates breast milk production. When prolactin levels are elevated, ovulatory dysfunction may result. This dysfunction may cause infertility. Frequently caused by small benign pituitary tumor (prolactinoma). Successfully treated with oral medicines, such as bromocriptine.

One of the hormones secreted by special cells of the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates and sustains lactation in postpartum mammals.

a hormone secreted by the adenohypophysis (anterior lobe) of the pituitary gland; initiates and maintains milk secretion by the mammary glands

(PRL) The hormones produced by the pituitary gland to stimulate the production of milk in the breasts. Produced in increasing amount during pregnancy, although milk secretion is postponed until levels of estrogen and progesterone fall after the baby is born. For more on prolactin in the animal kingdom, and its importance in being produced by decidua l cells in pregnancy. See also: bromocriptine See also: dopamine See also: hyperprolactinemia

Hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that prepares the breast for and sustains lactation.

gonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary; in females it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation after parturition

A product of the anterior pituitary 199 Amino acids with glycosylated and nonglycosylated forms. It possesses a myriad of effects, the most noticeable being lactation controlled by prolactin inhibiting factor.

A pituitary hormone produced during pregnancy and following delivery of a baby. It stimulates breast milk production. Some women with infertility have a high level of prolactin, which causes the hormones to become imbalanced and can prevent ovulation. Successful treatment can be obtained by the use of drugs.

Secreted by the anterior pituitary gland, this hormone stimulates milk production, in addition to maintaining the body's immune system. High levels of prolactin inhibit the release of other hormones from the anterior pituitary gland and therefore may interfere with ovulation, delay puberty and decrease fertility. Low prolactin may cause menstrual disorders and ultimately, insufficient lactation.

Hormone which is produced by the pituitary gland and which is responsible for milk formation after the birth. A too high prolactin level may be the cause of a fertility problem

A pituitary hormone which stimulates the production of breast milk and inhibits the ovarian production of oestrogen.

A protein hormone secreted by the pituitary gland into the blood. When elevated, it may lead to absence of menstrual periods and anovulation as well as the secretion of a milk-like substance from the breasts.

A hormone, secreted by the pituitary, that promotes lactation.

pro-LAK-tin A hormone made in the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates milk production. 667

Hormone secreted by the pituitary gland; promotes lactation after childbirth in females, and is connected with sexual development in both genders.

hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates breast development and milk production.

A hormone that prepares the pregnant female's breasts for milk production.

A hormone produced by the pituitary. The levels of prolactin can be determined through a blood test; this can help determine if it is preventing failure to ovulate properly.

pituitary hormone that stimulates milk production and also suppresses ovarian function in the early postpartum days. It also has hormone regulating functions during the menstrual cycle.

An anterior pituitary peptide hormone that initiates and maintains lactation.

A hormone produced and secreted into the bloodstream by the anterior pituitary gland

Female hormone responsible for milk production in nursing mothers. Can be elevated for other reasons such as an underactive thyroid. Elevated prolactin can affect ovulation.

a hormone of the pituitary glad that stimulates production of milk in the nursing mother.

The pituitary hormone that in high amounts stimulates milk production.

a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland which affects growth of the mammatory glands.

hormone produced by the anterior pituitary; secreted at the end of pregnancy when it activates milk production by the mammary glands.

a pituitary hormone that stimulates the secretion of breast milk.

The hormone that stimulates the production of milk for breastfeeding mothers. close window

The hormone that activates a mother's milk-producing glands. Delivery of the placenta signals a woman's body to begin producing prolactin.

A pituitary-secreted hormone acting upon the genital organs and breasts.

A hormone secreted by the pituitary gland. Prolactin stimulates lactation (milk production). It also has many other functions, including essential roles in the maintenance of the immune system. See the entire definition of Prolactin

A hormone that is made and released into the bloodstream by the pituitary gland.

a hormone that increases during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It stimulates the human breast to produce milk. Prolactin also helps inhibit ovulation.

A pituitary hormone that stimulates milk production.

A protein hormone that is responsible for women's production of breast milk after giving birth to a child. Prolactin is produced by the pituitary gland.

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates lactation and the secretion of progesterone

A hormone, produced by the pituitary gland, that controls lactation (breast milk production).

A hormone made by the pituitary gland; children with Optic Nerve Hypoplasia often have abnormal levels of this hormone in their blood.

The hormone produced by the pituitary during pregnancy to prepare the mammary glands for lactation.

Hormone found in blood of animals. Reduced levels are used as an indicator of stress

A hormone produced by the pituitary. Measurement of blood level of prolactin is useful in providing an index of functional disorder within the hypothalamic-pituitary axis that may lead to failure to ovulate properly.

A hormone released from the pituitary gland that prompts milk production (lactation).

The hormone that activates a mother's milk-producing glands. The woman begins producing prolactin as soon as the placenta is delivered.

Hormone that stimulates milk production in the breasts. This hormone also suppresses the production of oestrogen to prevent menstruation during regular breastfeeding.

A hormone that stimulates the production of milk in breastfeeding women. Increased prolactin while a woman is not breastfeeding may interfere with ovulation and fertility.

a hormone made in the pituitary gland that controls breast milk production in mothers after giving birth.

a hormone released by the pituitary gland which has several functions, including stimulating milk production.

the hormone that prepares the breast for lactation. High prolactin levels not associated with nursing can result from pituitary tumors, drug use (especially tranquilizers), or unknown causes. A blood test is used to measure prolactin levels.

Hormone produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. Stimulates lactation and ovarian function. Excess prolactin release can cause side effects such as abnormal menstrual cycles, abnormal breast milk production, gynecomastia (excessive development of the male mammary glands), and sexual dysfunction.

a pituitary hormone that stimulates the secretion of milk by the breast

a hormone, synthesized and stored in the anterior pituitary gland, that stimulates milk production after childbirth and also stimulates production of progesterone by the corpus luteum in the ovary. In both sexes excessive secretion of prolactin gives rise to abnormal production of milk, galactorrhoea.

A hormone made by the pituitary gland (an organ located at the base of the brain) and important for making breast milk and in ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary during the menstrual cycle).

The hormone that is secreted from pituitary and takes part in folliculogenesis and implantation.

The hormone that stimulates the production of milk in breastfeeding women. Excessive prolactin levels when not breastfeeding may result in infertility.

The hormone that helps to start and maintain the production of breast milk. As a baby nurses, prolactin is released into the mother's blood stream, causing the milk glands to produce more milk.

Anterior pituitary protein hormone; influences formation and secretion of milk from mammary glands.

A hormone produced by the pituitary. The level of prolactin in the blood can reveal hypothalmic-pituitary disorders that may hinder ovulation.

The pituitary hormone that promotes the growth of breast tissue and encourages the production of milk.

The hormone in does that regulates milk production.

Pituitary hormone prompting the secretion of milk. See also hormones.

Pituitary hormone that stimulates the breasts to produce milk. find all NHC pages containing: prolactin

a hormone produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland that promotes milk production

Prolactin is a peptide hormone synthesised and secreted by lactotrope cells in the adenohypophysis (anterior pituitary gland). It is also produced in other tissues including the breast and the decidua. Pituitary prolactin secretion is regulated by neuroendocrine neurons in the hypothalamus, most importantly by neurosecretory dopamine neurons of the arcuate nucleus, which inhibit prolactin secretion.