Abstract
In 6 normal volunteers hyperprolactinemia was induced by sulpiride (150 mg/day) for 10 days. Both before and during sulpiride hCG was injected; the higher testosterone response to hCG, when PRL levels were enhanced, suggests a possible stimulatory role of PRL on Leydig cells.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 700-703 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism |
| Volume | 43 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 1976 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
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Ambrosi, B., Travaglini, P., Beck-Peccoz, P., Bara, R., Elli, R., Paracchi, A., & Faglia, G. (1976). Effect of sulpiride induced hyperprolactinemia on serum testosterone response to HCG in normal men. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 43(3), 700-703.