TREATMENT OF HYPERPROLACTINEMIC LUTEAL INSUFFICIENCY WITH BROMOCRIPTINE

Abstract. Twelve patients with infertility and insufficient luteal function were studied during a control cycle, and during a cycle when 2.5 mg of bromocriptine was given twice daily. Serum levels of prolactin, progesterone, estradiol‐17‐β, FSH and LH were determined during both cycles. Endometrial biopsies were taken from most patients during the late luteal phase. Two patients had persistent hyperprolactinemia, approximately 35‐45 ng/ml, and both had repeated insufficient luteal function, which completely reverted to normal during treatment. Five of the 10 normoprolactinemic patients achieved a normal luteal function during bromocriptine therapy. No pregnancies were achieved during the study but one patient later conceived during bromocriptine therapy. 1979 Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand