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Why prolactin in a woman who has already got a baby can stimulate milk production while it dosent do so in girl?

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Dr. Rhonda Simons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Elevated prolactin: Levels can cause lactation in young females (and males). This can come from a pituitary tumor, hypothyroidism, and even nipple stimulation can also cause lactation.

Dr Ahrendsen agreed

Answered 3/9/2014

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