prolactin

noun

pro·lac·tin prō-ˈlak-tən

: a protein hormone of the anterior lobe of the pituitary that induces lactation

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There’s a range of treatments that can help reduce the prolactin and stop the milky discharge, including medication and surgery, and patients typically make a full recovery. —

Angela Haupt, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024 The body releases oxytocin and prolactin after orgasm. —

Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024 On the other hand, breastfeeding may help lower the risk of relapses by keeping estrogen levels lower and increasing prolactin. —

Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Rn-Bc, Health, 24 Sep. 2024 During pregnancy, prolactin causes your breasts to grow and produce mammary tissue in preparation for breastfeeding. —

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