Prolactin, also called luteotropic hormone (LTH) or luteotropin, a protein hormone produced by the pituitary gland of mammals that acts with other hormones to initiate secretion of milk by the mammary glands.
Prolactin is a hormone that’s responsible for lactation, certain breast tissue development and milk production. Higher-than-normal levels of prolactin in your blood can cause certain symptoms, such as irregular periods, infertility and erectile dysfunction.
Prolactin levels normally rise during pregnancy and breastfeeding (chestfeeding). They may also rise slightly due to the following situations: Physical stress, such as experiencing pain.
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