prolactin

Characterization of pituitary function with emphasis on GH secretion in the chronic fatigue syndrome Moorkens, Greta; Berwaerts, Joris; Wynants, Herlindis; Abs, Roger Objective Previous studies have revealed that hormonal disturbances may accompany the chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Changes...

Neuroendocrine Alterations in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Tahir Majeed Abstract Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is an illness that occurs worldwide. Over the years the syndrome has had various labels, ranging from the Victorian one of neurasthenia to the putative neurological diagnosis of benign...

Neuroendocrine responses to d-fenfluramine and insulin-induced hypoglycemia in chronic fatigue syndrome Bearn, Jenny; Allain, Theresa; Coskeran, Patsy; Munro, Neil; Butler, Joan; McGregor, Alan; Wessely, Simon Abstract Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a disorder characterized by severe...

Abstract Women during lactation undergo significant bone loss and metabolic changes. However, the underlying mechanisms in the brain remain unclear. Herein, we found that prolactin receptor (PRLR)+ neurons in the hypothalamus control lactation physiology and metabolism in mice. Prolactin...

Prolactin modulates the naive B cell repertoire Abstract Prolactin is a peptide hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that is critical in lactation. Prolactin can also be produced by lymphocytes, and both B and T cells express prolactin receptors. These findings have suggested that...

Hormonal Responses to Exercise in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Abstract Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating disease characterized by severe, unexplained fatigue and postexertional exacerbation of symptoms. We examined basal endocrine function in a group of CFS patients and a...

Hypothalamic Dysfunction and Neurotransmitter Abnormalities in the Postviral Fatigue Syndrome Abdel Magid Osman Bakheit Thesis supervisor: Peter O. Behan A thesis submitted for the degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) of the University of Glasgow Final paragraph In conclusion, the studies...

Now published, see post #5. iPSC-Derived Myogenic Progenitor Cells from People with ME/CFS Reveal Altered Genes and Pathways with Drug Repurposing Potential Nguyen, Dao Background Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a debilitating multisystem disorder...

Characterization of pituitary function with emphasis on [Growth Hormone] secretion in the chronic fatigue syndrome Abstract OBJECTIVE Previous studies have revealed that hormonal disturbances may accompany the chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Changes in the secretion of the pituitary–adrenal...

Quantitative Proteomics of COVID-19 Recovered Patients Identifies Long-Term Changes in Sperm Proteins Leading to Cellular Stress in Spermatozoa Chopra, Parul; Tomar, Anil Kumar; Thapliyal, Ayushi; Ranjan, Piyush; Datta, Sudip Kumar; Yadav, Savita Following an initial recovery, COVID-19...

Full title: The Link Between Empty Sella Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: The Role of Increased Cerebrospinal Fluid Pressure Abstract: The etiopathogenesis of fibromyalgia (FM) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is not yet elucidated...

Moderator note: Link to @forestglip's excellent summary of what is known, as of August 2026, about the prolactin response to a buspirone challenge in ME/CFS here See also a Google document where some members are compiling findings and ideas related to prolactin response here. ******** I...