PRL: prolactin; MRI: magnetic resonance imaging; GnRH: gonadotropin-releasing hormone; LH: luteinizing hormone; FSH: follicle-stimulating hormone.
* Hyperprolactinemia suppresses hypothalamic GnRH secretion and therefore LH and FSH secretion, leading to amenorrhea and estrogen deficiency.
ΒΆ Lowering dose or changing antipsychotic may increase the risk of worsening psychosis. Aripiprazole has both dopamine agonist and antagonist properties and can dampen the antipsychotic-associated hyperprolactinemia.