The effect of macroprolactinemia on gonadotropin secretion

Tamer G., Told A., Aral F., Yarman S., Ozbey N., Boztepe H., ...More

ENDOCRINOLOGIST, vol.17, no.6, pp.346-350, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 17 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/ten.0b013e31815ae8fb
  • Journal Name: ENDOCRINOLOGIST
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.346-350
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: Hyperprolactinemia due to monomeric prolactin (m-PRL), is associated with suppression of gonadotropin secretion and gonadal activity. Macroprolactin is thought to be a biologically inactive form of prolactin that has no effects on gonadotropin secretion. We compared follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), and estradiol levels in women with macroprolactinemia and in female patients with hyperprolactinemia due to m-PRL.