The hormone prolactin has long been understood to play a vital role in breast growth and development and the production of milk during pregnancy. But a pair of recent studies conducted at VCU Massey ...

Hyperprolactinemia is a medical condition in which excess prolactin is produced. Prolactin is a hormone involved in the production of milk in a woman's breast. Research has also shown that prolactin ...

Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland. High levels can affect sexual and reproductive health. They may result from medication use, health conditions, or prolactinomas. Prolactin plays ...

Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers among women worldwide, and researchers have long sought to understand the myriad factors that may influence its development. Among these factors, ...

Predictive value of the modified systemic inflammation score in patients undergoing curative resection of squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus.

The intricate functions of prolactin extend far beyond its classical role in lactation, affecting inflammatory and vascular processes in a range of conditions. In rheumatoid arthritis, prolactin ...

Pituitary adenomas are tumors that start in your pituitary gland. They’re usually noncancerous and grow slowly. Prolactinomas are pituitary adenomas that secrete the hormone prolactin. Pituitary ...