Prolactin - Inhibiting Hormone (PIH )

PIH (PROLACTIN - INHIBITING HORMONE)

  • Dopamine is the PIH.
  • It also inhibits TSH.
  • Apomorphine and ergot alkaloids inhibit prolactin secretion. Bromocriptine – a long acting dopamine receptor agonist reduces prolactin secretion.
Last modified: Thursday, 9 February 2012, 10:41 AM