[Relation between corpus luteum function and serum prolactin concentration in early pregnancy]

In 20 patients between the 6.-8. week of pregnancy serum prolactin concentration could be decreased successful by administration of a single dose bromocriptine. Coincidentally the steroid secretion of the corpus luteum has been monitored by measurement the serum concentration of progesterone and estradiol. There are no prolactin related changes in the corpus luteum function under these conditions.