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raised prolactin Flashcards

1
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where is prolactin secreted from

A

anterior pituitary gland

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primary prolactin releasing inhibitor

A

dopamine

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3
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features of excess prolactin

A

men: impotence, loss libido, galactorrhoea
women: amenorrhoea, galactorrhoea

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causes of raised prolactin

A 
prolactinoma
pregnancy 
oestrogen
acromegaly 
PCOS
metoclopramide
phenothazines
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