Hyperprolactinemia (Hyperprolactinaemia) and Erectile Dysfunction

Posted on February 8, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

Hyperprolactinemia (high prolactin blood levels or hyperprolactinaemia) from pituitary adenoma tumors can cause erectile dysfunction (ED). The cost-effective way to study ED from an endocrine abnormality is to test serum testosterone levels. Men with ED and low testosterone should have blood prolactin tested. If testosterone is very low, tests should be done for luteinizing hormone, […]

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Conditions: Depression, Erectile dysfunction, Hyperprolactinemia, Hypogonadism, Libido, Pituitary adenoma, Testosterone deficiency

Supplements: Chasteberry (Vitex agnus castus), Maca (Lepidium meyenii)

Miscellaneous: Bromocriptine, Dopamine agonists, Hypothalamus, Luteinizing hormone, Prolactin, Testosterone

Vitex Agnus Castus Inhibits Prolactin Secretion.

Posted on January 30, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

Vitex agnus castus extract was studied by the authors in regard to prolacin inhibition and the effect on rat pituitary cells. A synthetic dopamine agonist (Lisuride) was tested at the same time to compare. The complete article is not available at this time. CONCLUSION: The authors concluded that there was sufficient dopaminergic effect from Vitex […]

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Conditions: Hyperprolactinemia

Supplements: Chasteberry (Vitex agnus castus)

Miscellaneous: Prolactin

Prolactin and Autoimmunity.

Posted on January 26, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

Prolactin (PRL) plays a role in innate and adaptive immunity. There are important connections between the immune and the endocrine systems. PRL is produced in the anterior pituitary gland and by immune cells. PRL receptors are found in many parts of the body. The primary role of PRL is to control the growth of mammary […]

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Endothelial Dysfunction in Diabetic Erectile Dysfunction.

Posted on January 25, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is very common in diabetes mellitus. ED refers to the “inconsistent inability to achieve and maintain penile erection sufficient for adequate sexual relations.” ED is associated with diabetes, aging, high blood cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia,) hypertension, sedentary life style and cigarette smoking. ED seems to be mainly due to inability of the inner lining […]

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Premenstrual Syndrome: From Etiology to Treatment.

Posted on January 13, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

Physical symptoms during the premenstrual period are referred to as premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and mental symptoms in the premenstrual period are referred to as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). The symptoms alter the person’s daily activities. The American College of Obstretics and Gynecology says that the diagnosis of PMS is made “if at least one mental […]

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Exercise Thermoregulation and Hyperprolactinemia.

Posted on January 12, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

Central fatigue is a combination of symptoms originating in the central nervous system and can be related to heavy exercise, especially in the heat. The symptoms of central fatigue include the following: 1. Problems controlling temperature. 2. Behavior changes. 3. Mood changes. 4. Problems with mental arousal. 5. Loss of motivation. Central nervous pathways of […]

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Conditions: Central fatigue, Exercise, Hyperprolactinemia, Hyperthermia

Miscellaneous: Brain, Dopamine, Hypothalamus, Neurotransmitters, Pituitary gland, Prolactin, Serotonin

Prolactin and the Prolactin Receptor.

Posted on January 12, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

Human prolactin (PRL) is a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland and by other tissues. Prolactin has various chemical forms and has about 300 functions. Prolactin receptors are historically related to growth hormone receptors and other hormone receptors. PRL has a role in development of the breast during pregnancy and plays a part in […]

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Conditions: Breast cancer, Cancer, Hyperprolactinemia, Metastases, Prostate cancer

Supplements: Chasteberry (Vitex agnus castus)

Miscellaneous: Dopamine agonists, Oral contraceptives, Pituitary gland, Prolactin, Serotonin agonists

Prolactin and Cortisol Levels in Women With Endometriosis.

Posted on January 8, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

In endometriosis, uterine tissue is found outside the uterus. Endometriosis is estrogen-dependent, occurs during the reproductive years and is progressive. The patients have pain, infertility and reduced natural killer (NK) cells in blood and peritoneal fluid. One-half of women with infertility have endometriosis. This study was done to see whether stress could cause the changes […]

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Conditions: Endometriosis, Hyperprolactinemia, Infertility, Neovascularization, Stress

Supplements: Boswellia (Boswellia serrata), Chasteberry (Vitex agnus castus), Phenylalanine, Tyrosine

Miscellaneous: Cortisol, Dopamine agonists, Natural killer (NK) cells, Prolactin, Uterus

Prolactin-Receptor Antagonists for Hyperprolactinemia?

Posted on December 8, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

Prolactin is a hormone and a polypeptide (protein). The hormonal effects are related to reproduction and milk production. Hyperprolactinemia or hyperprolactinaemia (high prolactin levels) from any cause can be symptomatic, especially by causing problems with reproduction. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter which suppresses pituitary prolactin production. Dopamine is used for this clinically through the action of […]

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Conditions: Autoimmune disease, Breast cancer, Cancer, Hyperprolactinemia, Prostate cancer, Reproductive disfunction

Supplements: Boswellia (Boswellia serrata), Chasteberry (Vitex agnus castus)

Miscellaneous: 5-lipoxygenase inhibitors, Dopamine, Dopamine agonists, Neurotransmitters, Pituitary gland, Prolactin, Prolactin-receptor antagonists, Serotonin

Apoptosis in Autoimmune Disorders.

Posted on March 13, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

The avoidance of auto-immune disease requires that the body destroy abnormal lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) that attack the person’s own tissues (autoreactive lymphocytes.) This process seems to occur in the thymus gland. Omega-3 fish oil increases the process of destroying the autoreactive lymphocytes and fish oil has been shown to benefit rheumatoid […]

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