prolaktinutsöndringen
Prolaktinutsöndringen refers to the process by which prolactin is released from the anterior pituitary gland. Prolactin is a hormone that plays a crucial role in lactation, stimulating milk production in the mammary glands after childbirth. The release of prolactin is primarily regulated by the hypothalamus, which secretes dopamine, an inhibitory factor that suppresses prolactin secretion. Conversely, when dopamine levels decrease, prolactin secretion increases.
Several factors can influence prolaktinutsöndringen. Physiological stimuli such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, and nipple stimulation are known
Elevated prolactin levels, known as hyperprolactinemia, can occur for various reasons. These include pituitary tumors (prolactinomas),
Diagnosis of prolaktinutsöndringen issues typically involves blood tests to measure prolactin levels. Further investigations, such as