Prolactin Blood Test
Prolactin is a hormone that’s responsible for lactation, certain breast tissue development and milk production.
Prolactin Blood Test, £70
-
Providing healthcare since 2006
Treating over 50,000 patients a year -
Central London location
Excellent travel links to our central London clinic -
15 years experience
Providing private GP services -
Face to Face appointments
With our highly qualified private GP’s -
Same day appointments available
For any last minute issues -
Full range of private GP services
Including blood tests, visas, prescriptions, vaccines and sick notes
Find your nearest CityDoc
With over 150 clinics nationwide, there is a CityDoc clinic to suit all of your travel needs
Blood Testing
Blood tests evaluate how well the body is functioning and if there are any areas which may require medical help. All blood tests carried out at CityDoc clinics are by highly qualified professionals.
Private GP Service
Worried about your health? We have private GP appointments available at our Wimpole Street flagship clinic for you to discuss any concerns you may have. It’s quick and easy to book a consultation online today.
What is Prolactin?
Prolactin is a hormone named originally after its function to promote milk production (lactation) in mammals in response to the suckling of young after birth.
How does prolactin affect the body?
It has since been shown to have more than 300 functions in the body. These can be divided into a number of areas:
- Reproductive
- Metabolic
- Regulation of fluids (osmoregulation)
- Regulation of the immune system (immunoregulation)
- Behavioral functions.
Prolactin’s role in lactation and breastfeeding
After delivery of your baby, progesterone levels drop, which increases the number of prolactin receptors on the mammary alveolar cells.
This allows for milk secretion through your nipple, commonly known as lactation.
What does prolactin do for the body?
Prolactin stimulates breast development and milk production in women. There is no known normal function for prolactin in men.
In humans, prolactin is produced both in the front portion of the pituitary gland (anterior pituitary gland) and in a range of sites elsewhere in the body.
Lactotroph cells in the pituitary gland produce prolactin, where it is stored and then released into the bloodstream.
Human prolactin is also produced in the uterus, immune cells, brain, breasts, prostate, skin and adipose tissue.
Book your prolactin appointment today!
Southampton Flagship Clinic
79 Bedford Place,Southampton,
SO15 2DF
Hitchin Flagship Clinic
5 Portmill Lane,Hitchin,
SG5 1DJ
Victoria Flagship Clinic
231 Vauxhall Bridge Road,London,
SW1V 1AD
Health Screening enquiries
Do you have a question regarding our private GP services? If so, get in touch with us below
