Prolactin and Alteration of Fertility

Aim Physiology and pathology of prolactin production, clinical consequences. Design Review. Setting Reprogenesis International, Brno. Methods Study of current literature. Conclusion In article is discussed physiology and pathology of prolactin production, influence of hyperprolac-tinaemia to ovarian function - anovulation, irregularities of cycle, amenorrhea. Separately is discussed problem of microprolactinoma and prolactinoma. Review of current therapeutic possibilities.