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, ...

Prolactin is often considered a female hormone and is most commonly associated with lactation. However, men have prolactin too, and when levels rise too high, the consequences can be significant. The ...

University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers have identified a potential way to reduce female post-operative pain by inhibiting pituitary prolactin generated by pre-operative stress. Prolactin, ...

High prolactin levels can cause symptoms like irregular periods and nipple discharge. It's less common, but low prolactin levels can decrease milk supply in breastfeeding people. Treatment for high ...

During pregnancy, hormones released by your body support your baby’s growth. Prolactin is one such hormone. Commonly ...