"HORMONAL HARMONY: INVESTIGATING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SERUM ESTROGEN, PROLACTIN, AND HAEMOGLOBIN LEVELS IN PREMENOPAUSAL AND POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN "

Abstract

Background: Menopause is the cessation of menstruation for a year due to reduced ovarian follicular activity. This results in decreased estrogen secretion and affects haemoglobin and prolactin levels. Haemoglobin levels increase due to decreased estrogen-induced erythropoiesis inhibition. Prolactin levels decrease due to estrogen inhibition of hypothalamic Prolactin Inhibitory Factor (PIF). Estrogen deficiency after menopause causes osteoporosis, increased cholesterol levels, and risk of coronary artery disease. The impact of estrogen deficiency on haemoglobin and prolactin levels is not well studied, but it may affect these hormones in postmenopausal women.