Prolactin is a hormone made by your pituitary ... It may cause symptoms like nipple discharge and erectile function and affect menstrual cycles, fertility, and sex drive. Consult a healthcare ...

Leaños-Miranda A and Cárdenas-Mondragón G (2006) Serum free prolactin concentrations in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus are associated with lupus activity. Rheumatology 45: 97–101 ...

While prolactin is most commonly associated with pregnancy and breastfeeding, elevated levels of this hormone—known as hyperprolactinemia—can be found in young women who aren’t pregnant or ...

Medications such as cabergoline, quinagolide, and bromocriptine typically normalise prolactin levels, reduce tumour size, and restore gonadal function. In cases of inadequate response to medical ...