prolactin
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Videos Mentioning prolactin
Improving Male Sexual Health, Function & Fertility | Dr. Michael Eisenberg
Andrew Huberman
Hormone that, when elevated (hyperprolactinemia), can lead to low testosterone, very low sperm production, and is sometimes indicative of a prolactin-secreting tumor.
Improving Sexual & Urological Health in Males and Females | Dr. Rena Malik
Andrew Huberman
Hormone associated with the refractory period where erection or orgasm can't occur, establishing the post-climax phase.
The Science of MDMA & Its Therapeutic Uses: Benefits & Risks | Huberman Lab Podcast
Andrew Huberman
A hormone whose dramatic increase after MDMA ingestion is thought to contribute to the post-MDMA 'crash,' characterized by lethargy and diminished mood.
The Science of Healthy Hair, Hair Loss and How to Regrow Hair
Andrew Huberman
A hormone released from the pituitary gland that is antagonistic to dopamine; increased levels can be a side effect of minoxidil, leading to reduced libido and apathy.
Andrew Huberman: Sleep, Dreams, Creativity, Fasting, and Neuroplasticity | Lex Fridman Podcast #164
Lex Fridman
A hormone associated with feeling quiescent, lazy, and less inclined towards pursuit. Considered the opposite of testosterone.
Science of Social Bonding in Family, Friendship & Romantic Love
Andrew Huberman
A hormone involved in milk letdown and lactation, alongside oxytocin.
Psychedelics & Neurostimulation for Brain Rewiring | Dr. Nolan Williams
Andrew Huberman
A hormone whose compensatory increase after a dopamine surge from MDMA may contribute to post-drug fatigue and mood/libido numbing.
The Effects of Cannabis (Marijuana) on the Brain & Body
Andrew Huberman
A hormone that can increase in response to cannabis use, mutually inhibitory with dopamine, affecting sexual arousal and testosterone.
What causes erectile dysfunction and what can be done to treat it? | Peter Attia & Mohit Khera
Peter Attia MD
A hormone whose levels increase after ejaculation and is implicated in the refractory period between erections.
Optimize & Control Your Brain Chemistry to Improve Health & Performance | Huberman Lab Podcast #80
Andrew Huberman
A hormone that tends to be antagonistic to dopamine, meaning when prolactin levels are high, dopamine levels tend to be lower, and serotonin tends to be elevated.
How Foods and Nutrients Control Our Moods
Andrew Huberman
A hormone involved in milk letdown, feelings of peace, and generally antagonistic to sexual desire in both men and women; reduced by things like Mucuna pruriens.
How to Optimize Testosterone & Estrogen | Huberman Lab Essentials
Andrew Huberman
A hormone that increases when testosterone decreases, particularly observed in expecting fathers.