Prolactin and alteration of fertility

Česká verzia

Authors: M. Štelcl ¹; P. Vrublovský ²; Š. Machač ²
Authors place of work: Reprogenesis, Brno, vedoucí lékař MUDr. M. Štelcl ¹; IVF Clinic, Olomouc, vedoucí lékař MUDr. Š. Machač, Ph. D. ²
Published in the journal: Ceska Gynekol 2018; 83(3): 232-235

Summary

Aim:

Physiology and pathology of prolactin production, clinical consequences.

Design:

Review.

Setting:

Reprogenesis International, Brno.

Methods:

Study of current literature.

Conclusion:

In article is discussed physiology and pathology of prolactin production, influence of hyperprolactinaemia to ovarian function –⁠ anovulation, irregularities of cycle, amenorrhea. Separately is discussed problem of microprolactinoma and prolactinoma. Review of current therapeutic possibilities.

Keywords:

prolactin, hyperprolactinaemia, microprolactinoma, prolactinoma

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