Sex differences in serum prolactin levels in children and adolescents on antipsychotics: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Resource type: Publication Publication
  • Authors
    Ilzarbe, Lidia; Ilzarbe, Daniel; Gutiérrez-Arango, Felipe; Baeza, Inmaculada
  • Type
    Original Research
  • Journal
    Current Neuropharmacology
  • Publication Date
    2023
  • Abstract

    Serum prolactin levels are influenced by sex, physical development and medications among other factors. Antipsychotics usually increase serum prolactin levels in both adults and younger patients, but no study has reviewed the potential association between sex and vulnerability for developing hyperprolactinemia among children and adolescents.

    Systematic review and meta-analysis of serum prolactin levels in children and adolescents on antipsychotic treatment for any psychiatric diagnosis to determine the effect of sex.

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