Prolactin (also known
as lactogenic hormone, luteotrophic hormone,
and luteotrophin) is
a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary
gland (an
endocrine gland in the human body).
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The actions of prolactin in
women include:
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Stimulating the production of progesterone - in the ovaries.
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Stimulating milk production after childbirth.
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The effects of excessive prolactin in
both men and women can include: |
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Abnormal production of milk (called galactorrhoea).
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For further general/summary information including the locations of the
endocrine glands, visit the page about Endocrine
Glands of the Human Body.
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