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This information is for educational purposes only, to facilitate quality conversations between patients and their personal physician(s). Several essential considerations are required to safely administer any protocol for an individual. This information is NOT intended to diagnose, treat or encourage self-treatment of any medical condition.

It is said (is there evidence?) that up to 60% of what is done in medicine is NOT evidence-based. This includes dosages of medications. For example, is 500 mg of Amoxicillin better than 450?

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Prolactin

Women's Health Program

Prolactin is a peptide hormone made in the anterior pituitary gland by specialized cells called lactotrophs. Interestingly, they stain red with red#3, also known as __________. 

Prolactin’s primary purpose is to tell breast tissue to make milk, pro-lact. It is stimulated by anti-dopamine medications and inhibited by dopamine medications such as bromocriptine. 

While prolactin is not a part of the every-day hormonal cycles, it’s presence, absence or excess can create secondary imbalances,

The Hormonal Brain

Sexual Dimensions.

Hormonal Web

Video: Adrenal /Sex Hormones

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