{"id":1301,"date":"2016-08-10T07:56:40","date_gmt":"2016-08-10T07:56:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/?p=1301"},"modified":"2016-09-05T11:21:48","modified_gmt":"2016-09-05T11:21:48","slug":"prolactin-and-testosterone-relationship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/prolactin-and-testosterone-relationship\/","title":{"rendered":"Prolactin and Testosterone Relationship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Prolactin and testosterone both play a role in male health, and whilst some hormones work together to improve well-being, some have a negative impact on each other<\/p>\n<p>This article looks at the two\u00a0in detail, introducing you to the role that it plays within the body, but also how it affects your T levels.<\/p>\n<p>In this article you will learn:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is prolactin?<\/li>\n<li>The prolactin &#8211; testosterone relationship<\/li>\n<li>What you can do to lower your PRL\u00a0levels<\/li>\n<li>Summary &#8211; does it lower testosterone?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>What is prolactin?<\/h2>\n<p>Prolactin (PRL), Also known as<b>\u00a0<em>&#8216;luteotropic hormone&#8217;<\/em><\/b> or <em>&#8216;<b>luteotropin&#8217;<\/b><\/em>\u00a0is a hormone that is produced in an area of the brain called the pituitary gland by specific cells called <em>lactotrophs<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>PRL is often informally referred to as the &#8216;milk hormone&#8217; due to\u00a0its function and ability to produce breast milk in females (&#8216;lactation&#8217;). In reality though it\u00a0has hundreds of other functions that control metabolic and immune functions too &#8211; for example<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>it is a key regulator in reproduction and male health.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Levels of this hormone fluctuate throughout the day &#8211; this is referred to as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/circadian-rhythm-testosterone-best-time-workout\/\"><strong>circadian rhythm<\/strong><\/a>. Typically, PRL\u00a0levels are highest during sleep but are also elevated during times of emotional or physical stress such as during high-intensity exercise. For females, as you would expect, levels are elevated after childbirth so as to help produce milk for feeding.<\/p>\n<p>Although PRL\u00a0levels are controlled and regulated by many different hormones, \u00a0there are two key hormones you need to know about here:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dopamine<\/strong> &#8211; this hormone is\u00a0released from the hypothalamus &#8211; an area of the brain just above the pituitary gland. It puts the brakes on PRL\u00a0production so the more dopamine there is, the less PRL\u00a0is produced. Dopamine and testosterone share a common pattern &#8211; if this hormone increases, T does too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Estrogen\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; This hormone increases production of PRL, and is particularly important for women after\u00a0labor\u00a0as you can imagine. Estrogen also puts the brakes on T production.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Although there are a number of other hormones involved in this &#8216;negative loop&#8217; process, try to see dopamine as the &#8216;gas&#8217; behind T production, and estrogen a the &#8216;brake&#8217;.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1311 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Prolactin-and-Dopamine.jpg\" alt=\"Prolactin-and-Dopamine\" width=\"800\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Prolactin-and-Dopamine.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Prolactin-and-Dopamine-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Prolactin-and-Dopamine-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Prolactin-and-Dopamine-768x433.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group infobox infobox-blue mtop20 mbottom20\">\n<p><strong>Key Point: <\/strong>Prolactin has a number of different function that help to regulate\u00a0metabolism, reproduction and your\u00a0immune system<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>The prolactin and testosterone relationship<\/h2>\n<p>Testosterone and dopamine are somewhat friendly towards each other &#8211; if dopamine is elevated, T generally follows suit. However,\u00a0<strong>Testosterone works antagonistically with estrogen and PRL<\/strong>&#8211; if these are elevated then T levels decrease.<\/p>\n<p>PRL\u00a0inhibits the release of a hormone called gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) which is released from the hypothalamus. This hormone directly stimulates the Leydig cells of the testes to produce testosterone. <em><strong>So if GnRH is inhibited by PRL, testosterone will suffer.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>High prolactin levels have been found to lower testosterone levels &#8211; and this can cause a drop in your\u00a0libido\u00a0as well as symptoms of erectile dysfunction. It can also cause\u00a0gynecomastia &#8211; an increase in breast-like tissue. If you think that the female hormone estrogen stimulates PRL, then &#8216;man breasts&#8217; makes sense as a consequence.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><strong>Men with erectile dysfunction who are found to have a low testosterone level should be aware of their PRL\u00a0level\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>[1]<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Too much PRL, a condition known as <em><strong>hyperprolactinaemia<\/strong><\/em>, could be caused by a number of different things &#8211; medications that reduce dopamine, thyroid dysfunction, and also tumors on the pituitary gland &#8211; referred to as &#8216;<em>prolactinomas&#8217;.\u00a0<\/em>Regardless of the cause, <strong>high PRL can cause testosterone deficiency, loss of muscle mass, and decreased body hair<\/strong> so it is important that you effectively manage your levels so that you don&#8217;t suffer any long-term side effects.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>There are a number of other symptoms and side effects of elevated PRL. Here are just a few:<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n&#8211; Anorgasmia &#8211; absent or delayed ejaculation<br \/>\n&#8211; Sensitive nipples that may discharge fluids<br \/>\n&#8211; Fatigue, tiredness and lethargy<br \/>\n&#8211; Mood swings, low mood and depression<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1314 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Prolactin-and-Erectile-Dysfunction.jpg\" alt=\"Prolactin-and-Erectile-Dysfunction\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Prolactin-and-Erectile-Dysfunction.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Prolactin-and-Erectile-Dysfunction-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Prolactin-and-Erectile-Dysfunction-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Prolactin-and-Erectile-Dysfunction-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group infobox infobox-blue mtop20 mbottom20\">\n<p><strong>Key Point: <\/strong>Prolactin has been found to decrease testosterone levels and contribute to a number of side effects including loss of libido, erectile dysfunction and mood swings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>What can you do to lower your prolactin levels?<\/h2>\n<h3>1.Supplement with vitamin B6<\/h3>\n<p>Studies have found that by supplementing a single 300mg dose of pyridoxine &#8211; \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/vitamin-b6-and-testosterone\/\"><strong>vitamin B6<\/strong><\/a>, not only will you boost testosterone, you will also decrease your PRL levels [2].<\/p>\n<p>A study in the\u00a0<em>New England Journal of Medicine\u00a0<\/em>found that <strong>when 600mg of B6 was supplemented during intense exercise, not only was PRL completely diminished, but growth hormone was elevated in the 1 hour post-workout period too <\/strong>[3].<\/p>\n<p>Regular supplementation of the vitamin not only supports your hormones, it also helps to boost your T levels and improve overall\u00a0health of the eyes, hair, skin and liver.<\/p>\n<h3>2.Sleep regularly<\/h3>\n<p>Good quality, regular sleep is important for energy levels, repair, recovery, and mental well-being. Sleep is also very effective at reducing cortisol levels &#8211; your body&#8217;s stress hormone, and elevating testosterone. It has been found to reduce estrogen, elevate dopamine and of course lower your PRL\u00a0levels, so make sure you don&#8217;t skip on it.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Zinc<\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/zinc-and-testosterone\/\">Zinc<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>supplementation has been found to inhibit PRL levels in both men and women. A study in\u00a0<em>Hormone and metabolic research\u00a0<\/em>found that by supplementing 50mg of zinc, levels fell below baseline within 2 hours [4].\u00a0As zinc has also been found to elevate T levels, this is a mineral you really should consider using on a regular basis.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Avoid anabolic steroids<\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testofuel.com\/tf\/how-do-anabolic-steroids-work\/\">Steroids<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>such as Trembolone and Nandrolone have been found to elevate PRL and should be avoided. These androgenic-anabolic steroids belong to the\u00a019-nor testosterone family and as such are recognized by the body as a <strong>progestin<\/strong> &#8211; these\u00a0synthetic progestogens\u00a0have the <strong>ability to increase PRL\u00a0levels.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Summary &#8211; does prolactin decrease testosterone?<\/h2>\n<p>Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates a number of metabolic, reproductive and immune functions. It is controlled by a number of other hormones but\u00a0inhibited mainly by dopamine &#8211; if dopamine is low, then prolactin becomes high &#8211; this can have a negative effect on T levels.<\/p>\n<p>The release of excess PRL\u00a0has been found to decrease testosterone as it inhibits the release of a hormone called gonadotropin-releasing hormone which acts to stimulate the testes. As a result, a number of side effects may occur; these include:<\/p>\n<p>a) Reduced libido<\/p>\n<p>b) Mood swings and depression<\/p>\n<p>c) Loss of muscle mass<\/p>\n<p>d) Erectile dysfunction<\/p>\n<p>e)\u00a0gynecomastia<\/p>\n<p>There are a number of measures that you can take to reduce prolactin levels and keep testosterone elevated; these include getting good quality, regular sleep; the avoidance of anabolic steroids and the inclusion of supplements such as zinc and vitamin B6.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Where&#8217;s a good place to start?<\/h2>\n<p>In order to get the best quality zinc and vitamin B6, as well a host of other testosterone boosting ingredients you need to go with a high-quality supplement. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.testofuel.com\">TestoFuel<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>is a top-of-its-game complex containing only the best, most scientifically tested compounds.<\/p>\n<p>As a premium, T\u00a0booster, TestoFuel supplies your body with essential nutrients needed to optimize your testosterone levels:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Muscle Growth and Strength\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Bigger size and stronger lifts<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improved Recovery\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Faster growth and less soreness<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enhanced\u00a0Enhanced Energy\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 More motivation to train stronger for longer<\/li>\n<li><strong>Healthy Libido\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Ramp up sex drive and improve confidence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>TestoFuel is ideal for improving your performance\u00a0both in and out of the gym, and helping you attain that all-important muscular physique.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>References<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Zeitlin, SI.\u00a0<em>Hyperprolactinemia and Erectile Dysfunction.\u00a0<\/em>Rev Urol. 2000 Winter; 2(1): 39\u201342.<\/li>\n<li>Delitala, G et al. <em>Effect of pyridoxine on human hypophyseal trophic hormone release: a possible stimulation of hypothalamic dopaminergic pathway.\u00a0<\/em>The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology &amp; Metabolism. 2009; 42(3)<\/li>\n<li>Moretti, C et al.\u00a0<em>Pyridoxine (B6) Suppresses The Rise In Prolactin And Increases The Rise In Growth Hormone Induced By Exercise.\u00a0<\/em>N Engl J Med. 1982; 307(7): 444-5.<\/li>\n<li>Brand\u00e3o, NJ et al.\u00a0<em>Zinc: an inhibitor of prolactin (PRL) secretion in humans.\u00a0<\/em>Horm Metab Res. 1989; 21(4): 203-6<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prolactin and testosterone both play a role in male health, and whilst some hormones work together to improve well-being, some have a negative impact on each other This article looks at the two\u00a0in detail, introducing you to the role that it plays within the body, but also how it affects your T levels. 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