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Prolactin

A pituitary hormone marker connected to lactation, reproductive-axis context, medications, and pituitary signaling.

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What it is

Prolactin is a pituitary hormone measured in some reproductive and endocrine evaluations.[1,2]

Why it matters

It connects lactation biology, reproductive-axis signaling, medication effects, stress context, and pituitary context.[1,2]

What it affects

  • It can modify reproductive hormone interpretation.[1,2]
  • It is a bridge between brain-pituitary and reproductive endocrine domains.[1,2]

Interpretation traps

  • Stress, pregnancy, chest stimulation, medications, and pituitary context can affect results.[1,2]
  • BioConst does not diagnose pituitary disease from prolactin.[1,2]