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Absence of orgasm-induced prolactin secretion in a healthy multi-orgasmic male subject.

Authors :
Haake P
Exton MS
Haverkamp J
Krämer M
Leygraf N
Hartmann U
Schedlowski M
Krueger TH
Source :
International journal of impotence research [Int J Impot Res] 2002 Apr; Vol. 14 (2), pp. 133-5.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

In several studies we have recently demonstrated that orgasm induces prolactin secretion in healthy males and females. This suggests that prolactin may form a feedback regulator of the refractory period following orgasm. To examine this position we investigated the prolactin response of a healthy multi-orgasmic male subject. Blood was drawn continuously during masturbation-induced orgasm. The prolactin response of the case-subject was compared with that of nine healthy adult men with a normal refractory period. The case-subject showed no prolactin response to three orgasms. Data from this multi-orgasmic subject support the hypothesized role of plasma prolactin in contributing to sexual-satiation mechanisms.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0955-9930
Volume :
14
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
International journal of impotence research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
11979330
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.ijir.3900823