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Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences, 2013 Prolactin (PRL) is an anterior pituitary hormone which has its principle physiological action in initiation and maintenance of lactation. In human reproduction, pathological hyperprolactinemia most commonly presents as an ovulatory disorder and is often ...
Abha Majumdar, Nisha Sharma Mangal
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Study of Clinical Profile and Early Response to Dopamine Agonist Therapy in Patients of Hyperprolactinemia: Experience at a Tertiary Care Centre of Nepal [PDF]
Indian Journal of Endocrinology and MetabolismIntroduction: Pathological hyperprolactinemia is medically treatable condition with dopamine agonist therapy. This research was aimed to study clinical profiles of patients of hyperprolactinemia started on cabergoline and assess clinical, biochemical ...
Richa Nepal +5 more
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Mild hyperprolactinemia in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Insights from a large cross-sectional study [PDF]
Journal of Clinical & Translational EndocrinologyBackground: Hyperprolactinemia is an exclusion criterion for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), albeit PCOS itself is argued to induce mild hyperprolactinemia.
Manuel Luque-Ramírez +6 more
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Postgraduate medicinePreview An elevated serum prolactin level has many causes, including pituitary tumors, hypothalamic disease, and certain drugs. Dr Kaye reviews the various causes of hyperprolactinemia and discusses evaluation and treatment options for this common metabolic disorder.
Kaur J, Bhusal K.
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Stress-Induced Hyperprolactinemia: Pathophysiology and Clinical Approach
Obstetrics and Gynecology International, 2018 While prolactin is most well known for its role in lactation and suppression of reproduction, its physiological functions are quite diverse. There are many etiologies of hyperprolactinemia, including physiologic as well as pathologic causes.
Ozgul Muneyyirci-Delale
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Hyperprolactinemia as a side effect of using antipsychotics In Schizophrenic Patients
Jurnal Psikiatri Surabaya, 2023 Introductions: Antipsychotics are still the mainstay of schizophrenia management. Antipsychotics are antagonistic to postsynaptic dopamine receptors in the brain.
Syaiful Anwar, Khairina
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International Journal of Reproductive BioMedicine, 2021 Background: Hyperprolactinemia is one of the most common causes of infertility in women. The prevalence of pituitary tumors is 25-30% among infertile participants with hyperprolactinemia.
Elahe Dehghan +4 more
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Annals of Saudi Medicine, 2022 BACKGROUND: Prolactin is a hormone of the pituitary gland whose main function is the production of milk. Hyperprolactinemia is defined as an increase in prolactin levels above 25 μg/L in women and 20 μg/L in men.
Moeber Mahzari +6 more
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Journal of Nippon Medical School, 1981 The ability to measure serum prolactin levels has led to the characterization of hyperprolactinemia as a clinical entity. In women galactorrhea and amenorrhea are symptoms of elevated prolactin levels; in men, impotence seems to be a clinical correlate.
E, Kemmann, J R, Jones
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Management of Hyperprolactinemia in Clinical Practice
Advanced Medical Journal, 2023 Background & objectives: Hyperprolactinemia is defined as an increased prolactin level above the normal reference range, in women more than 25 ng/dl; with a prevalence rate of 10% in the general population.
Bayar Ahmed Qasim +4 more
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