Hyperprolactinemia and primary amenorrhea. 1979

E Kemmann, and J R Jones

Four women with primary amenorrhea and hyperprolactinemia are presented. These patients started thelarchal and pubarchal development but never had a spontaneous menses. Hypothyroidism was not demonstrable in these patients. The causes for hyperprolactinemia in these patients and the clinical follow-up are discussed. In the authors' experience, hyperprolactinemia is seen in about one third of women with normogonadotropic primary amenorrhea, and primary amenorrhea is seen in about 3% of women with hyperprolactinemia.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D011388 Prolactin A lactogenic hormone secreted by the adenohypophysis (PITUITARY GLAND, ANTERIOR). It is a polypeptide of approximately 23 kD. Besides its major action on lactation, in some species prolactin exerts effects on reproduction, maternal behavior, fat metabolism, immunomodulation and osmoregulation. Prolactin receptors are present in the mammary gland, hypothalamus, liver, ovary, testis, and prostate. Lactogenic Hormone, Pituitary,Mammotropic Hormone, Pituitary,Mammotropin,PRL (Prolactin),Hormone, Pituitary Lactogenic,Hormone, Pituitary Mammotropic,Pituitary Lactogenic Hormone,Pituitary Mammotropic Hormone
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000293 Adolescent A person 13 to 18 years of age. Adolescence,Youth,Adolescents,Adolescents, Female,Adolescents, Male,Teenagers,Teens,Adolescent, Female,Adolescent, Male,Female Adolescent,Female Adolescents,Male Adolescent,Male Adolescents,Teen,Teenager,Youths
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D000568 Amenorrhea Absence of menstruation. Postpartum Amenorrhea,Amenorrhea, Postpartum,Postpartum Amenorrheas

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