Secretion of prolactin is inhibited by:
Dopamine keeps inhibitory control over prolactin.This explains the reason behind hyperprolactinemia in psychotic patients who are treated with dopamine antagonists.Dopamine agonists (bromocriptine, cabergoline) therefore are used in treatment of hyperprolactinemia, acromegaly.
Dopamine
Nor-adrenaline
Adrenaline
Serotonin
Endocrinology