by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Jan 17, 2024 | Hypothalamus, Women's Health
Did you know that the hypothalamic hormone prolactin affects your bones and your brain? Let’s talk about it. Studies show that there is a relationship between the hypothalamic hormone prolactin, cognition, and bone metabolism. While prolactin is...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Aug 16, 2023 | Hypothalamus
Did you know high prolactin affects your health and hormones? Let’s talk about it. Prolactin is one of the most underappreciated hormones. I rarely see clinicians checking prolactin levels unless they suspect a patient has a pituitary tumor. It’s a shame because high...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Apr 25, 2023 | Infertility, Women's Health
What is prolactin and is it bad for you? Let’s talk about it. Most people do not know what their prolactin levels are until they experience symptoms of high prolactin: Headaches Visual disturbances Milky breast discharge Breast pain Irregular periods...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Last updated: Mar 29, 2023 | Infertility, Women's Health
Can prolactin cause irregular periods and infertility? Let’s talk about it. Prolactin is a hormone that is produced by the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus creates prolactin-releasing hormone and prolactin-inhibiting hormone...