Elevated prolactin levels can cause symptoms like irregular periods and nipple discharge. Low prolactin levels are less common and can cause a reduced milk supply in lactating individuals. High ...

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, ...

New research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) shows that in women, high levels of the hormone prolactin in the blood (but within the ...

While prolactin is most commonly associated with pregnancy and breastfeeding, elevated levels of this hormone—known as hyperprolactinemia—can be found in young women who aren’t pregnant or lactating.

A recent study found a minor link between prolactin levels and the risk of developing estrogen receptor (ER)-positive or ER-negative breast cancers. However, there was no association found between the ...