Journal article
Plasma prolactin and severe premenstrual tension
Abstract
It has been suggested that elevated luteal phase prolactin (PRL) levels may have an important role in causing some of the symptoms of the premenstrual tension syndrome (PMTS). Thirty-seven women suffering from severe premenstrual dysphoria were selected for this study. Single morning and afternoon serum PRL evaluations were performed during the follicular (day 9) and late luteal (day 26) phases of the menstrual cycle. PRL was measured by an …
Authors
Steiner M; Haskett RF; Carroll BJ; Hays SE; Rubin RT
Journal
Psychoneuroendocrinology, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 29–35
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
1984
DOI
10.1016/0306-4530(84)90019-2
ISSN
0306-4530