Related Documents 7. Related Documents 8. Related Documents 10. USP DI Vol. Bromocriptine blocks release of a hormone called prolactin from the pituitary gland.
Prolactin affects the menstrual cycle and milk production.
Bromocriptine is used to treat certain menstrual problems or to stop milk production in some women or men who have abnormal milk leakage. It is also used to treat infertility in both men and women that occurs because the body made too much prolactin. Related Documents 11. A good overview of the many types of menstrual disorders. Read this first for foundational information on dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome, amenorrhea, and other conditions.