Prolactin is a hormone that’s responsible for triggering breast tissue development and milk production. It also influences testicular function. Large prolactinomas are called macroprolactinomas.

including thyroid function tests (TSH Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, Free T4 Thyroxine). Followup tests should be done without any delay. Diagnosing high prolactin levels (hyperprolactinemia ...

Allergies are closely associated with sex-related hormonal variations that influence immune function, leading to distinct symptom profiles. Similar sex-based differences are observed in other immune ...

It secretes pivotal hormones such as growth hormone, TSH, ACTH and prolactin, which regulate functions including growth, thyroid function and blood pressure.

Medically reviewed by Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhD Thyroid problems can affect your period by causing menstrual irregularities.

The failure of immune globulin treatment to improve LV function in another study of women with recent-onset dilated cardiomyopathy may have discouraged further investigation of this therapy in PPCM.