Metabolic effects of prolactin and the role of dopamine agonists: A review

P Kirsch, J Kunadia, S Shah, N Agrawal - Frontiers in endocrinology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Prolactin is a polypeptide hormone that is well known for its role in reproductive physiology.
Recent studies highlight its role in neurohormonal appetite regulation and metabolism …

Endocrinology and physiology of pseudocyesis

JJ Tarín, C Hermenegildo, MA García-Pérez… - Reproductive Biology …, 2013 - Springer
This literature review on pseudocyesis or false pregnancy aims to find epidemiological,
psychiatric/psychologic, gynecological and endocrine traits associated with this condition in …

GnRH dysregulation in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a manifestation of an altered neurotransmitter profile

N Chaudhari, M Dawalbhakta… - Reproductive Biology and …, 2018 - Springer
Background GnRH is the master molecule of reproduction that is influenced by several
intrinsic and extrinsic factors such as neurotransmitters and neuropeptides. Any alteration in …

On the mechanisms of action of short-term levonorgestrel administration in emergency contraception

M Durand, M del Carmen Cravioto, EG Raymond… - Contraception, 2001 - Elsevier
The effects of short-term administration of levonorgestrel (LNG) at different stages of the
ovarian cycle on the pituitary-ovarian axis, corpus luteum function, and endometrium were …

Prevalence of hyperprolactinemia in adolescents and young women with menstruation-related problems

DY Lee, YK Oh, BK Yoon, DS Choi - American journal of obstetrics and …, 2012 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of hyperprolactinemia in
adolescents and young women with menstrual problems. STUDY DESIGN: This study …

What do we know about abnormally low prolactin levels in polycystic ovary syndrome? A narrative review

N Cera, J Pinto, D Pignatelli - Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic …, 2024 - Springer
Hyper and hypoprolactinemia seem to be related to the occurrence of metabolic alterations
in PCOS patients. In contrast, between significantly elevated and significantly low, prolactin …

The effect of low glycemic index diet on the reproductive and clinical profile in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis

N Saadati, F Haidari, M Barati, R Nikbakht… - Heliyon, 2021 - cell.com
Background Treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) usually initiates with a series
of lifestyle modifications such as diet, weight loss, and exercise. Aims We, therefore …

Defining subpopulations of arcuate nucleus GABA neurons in male, female, and prenatally androgenized female mice

CJ Marshall, E Desroziers, T McLennan… - …, 2017 - karger.com
Abstract Background/Aims: Arcuate nucleus (ARN) γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) neurons are
implicated in many critical homeostatic mechanisms, from food intake to fertility. To …

Evidences for the existence of a low dopaminergic tone in polycystic ovarian syndrome: implications for OHSS development and treatment

R Gomez, H Ferrero, F Delgado-Rosas… - The Journal of …, 2011 - academic.oup.com
Context: The dopamine/dopamine receptor 2 (D2/Drd2) pathway modulates vascular
endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-dependent vascular permeability and angiogenesis in the …

Prolactin in polycystic ovary syndrome: metabolic effects and therapeutic prospects

L Mastnak, R Herman, S Ferjan, A Janež, M Jensterle - Life, 2023 - mdpi.com
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most prevalent endocrine and metabolic disorder
in premenopausal women, characterized by hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, and …