Question 202 · LEK · Gynecologic endocrinology
Dopamine D₂ receptor agonists (bromocriptine, quinagolide, cabergoline) are used for:
- A. stimulation of lactation when the amount of milk produced in the postpartum period is too low.
- B. treatment of pituitary tumors producing prolactin.
- C. diagnostics of functional hyperprolactinemia.
- D. controlled ovarian hyperstimulation.
- E. contraception.
Hint
Dopamine is the physiological inhibitor of prolactin release.
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