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  • Title: [Hormonal regulation mechanisms during puerperium].
    Author: Hardt W, Schmidt-Gollwitzer M, Commichau H, Nevinny-Stickel J.
    Journal: Fortschr Med; 1977 Nov 24; 95(44):2665-9. PubMed ID: 924330.
    Abstract:
    The regulation of the hypothalamic-hypophyseal-ovarian axis during puerperium is reviewed. The lactotrophic hormone prolactin is necessary for the growth of the milk producing system, initiation and maintenance of lactation. Inappropriate responsiveness of the hypothalamic-hypophyseal-ovarian system causes independent of the actual prolactin serum values postpartum amenorrhea during early puerperium. However, the duration of amenorrhea depends on the duration of breast-feeding. The prolactin peaks induced by suckling interfere with the reappearance of normal cyclic ovarian regulation.
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