The Condition"...The pituitary's hormone production rises and falls depending on hormonal instructions from another gland, the hypothalamus..."
The Condition" Prolactin is one of many hormones produced by the pituitary gland..."
The Condition"...For prolactin, however, the signal works in reverse: An increase in the hypothalamic hormone dopamine tells the pituitary to stop releasing prolactin..."
Increased presence of the hormone prolactin in the circulating blood. This may be due to a benign tumor of the pituitary gland or the use of certain medications (e.g. antihypertensive drugs or antidepressants). Hyper-prolactinemia is a cause of infertility.
The Condition"...This, in turn, leads to a drop in LH and FSH, causing low estrogen levels and amenorrhea..."
An increased level of prolactin.
An overproduction of prolactin by the pituitary gland, this condition affects ovulation and breast milk production.
This is the name given to the excess production of the hormone prolactin in both males or females. It may cause ovulation and menstrual disorders in females and sexual dysfunction in males. There are many causes including hypothyroidism, side effects of certain drugs and pituitary tumor.
excessive prolactin in the blood
This condition of excessive production of the hormone prolactin by the pituitary gland, has been implicated in both infertility and erectile dysfunction. Treatment of hyperprolactinemia is based on the cause of the increased secretion. If medications are the root, they should be discontinued immediately. Medical therapy may consist of medications to bring prolactin levels to normal.
The Condition"...It is primarily responsible for milk production during lactation..."
An increase in serum prolactin; can be accompanied by galactorrhea and amenorrhea. See also: galactorrhea See also: amenorrhea
A condition in which the pituitary gland secretes too much prolactin. Prolactin can suppress LH and FSH production, reduce male sex drive, and directly suppress ovarian function.