- Prolactin Levels Test: High vs. Low, Normal Range - WebMD
A prolactin (PRL) blood test measures how much of a hormone called prolactin you have in your blood The hormone is made in your pituitary gland, which is located just below your brain
- Prolactin: What It Is, Function Levels - Cleveland Clinic
Prolactin is a hormone that’s responsible for lactation and certain breast tissue development Your pituitary gland makes prolactin
- Prolactin - Wikipedia
Prolactin (PRL), also known as lactotropin and mammotropin, is a protein best known for its role in enabling mammals to produce milk It is influential in over 300 separate processes in various vertebrates, including humans [5]
- Symptoms of High Prolactin Levels - Verywell Health
High prolactin levels outside of pregnancy and breastfeeding can signal an endocrine disorder or other health concern High prolactin symptoms include breast enlargement, irregular periods, irritability, and a low sex drive
- Physiology, Prolactin - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Prolactin is a polypeptide hormone responsible for lactation, breast development, and hundreds of other actions needed to maintain homeostasis The chemical structure of prolactin is similar to the structure of growth and placental lactogen hormones
- Prolactin levels: Test, ranges, results, and treatment
A prolactin level test looks for health conditions relating to the hormone prolactin Results may indicate pituitary disorders, hypothyroidism, kidney disease, or liver disease
- Prolactin Levels: MedlinePlus Medical Test
A prolactin (PRL) test measures the level of prolactin in a sample of your blood Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland, a small gland at the base of the brain Hormones are chemical messengers in your bloodstream that control the actions of certain cells or organs
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