Serum prolactin levels during contraction stress test done by the breast pump

Maternal serum prolactin (PRL) levels were evaluated in patients having contraction stress tests (CST) by nipple stimulation. Of 79 CSTs, 14 failed and 65 were successful. Poststimulation PRL levels in failed cases were significantly lower than those in gestational age-matched successful cases, desp...

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Published inObstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953) Vol. 70; no. 6; p. 884
Main Authors Chayen, B, Kim, Y M, Tejani, N, Verma, U L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.1987
Subjects
Breast - physiology
Female
Gestational Age
Humans
Nipples - physiology
Physical Stimulation - methods
Prolactin - blood
Uterine Contraction
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Summary:Maternal serum prolactin (PRL) levels were evaluated in patients having contraction stress tests (CST) by nipple stimulation. Of 79 CSTs, 14 failed and 65 were successful. Poststimulation PRL levels in failed cases were significantly lower than those in gestational age-matched successful cases, despite longer duration of nipple stimulation in the failed cases.
ISSN:0029-7844