The incidence of defined aberrant phenotypes in embryos from women with laparoscopically documented endometriosis may allow us to identify specific embryotoxic events with reference to endometriosis and other diagnoses.

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Prolactin is best known for its effects on the breast, promoting mammary growth and lactation. In some species, including rat, mouse, hamster, sheep and rabbit, prolactin is necessary for the maintenance of the corpus luteum. Further, a relationship has been recognised between hyperpromus and or adenohypophysis. McNatty et al. have postulated a direct ovarian effect of prolactin, reporting that low prolactin levels were essential for progesterone production by preovulatory human granulosa cells cultured in vitro. However, high levels of prolactin decreased progesterone production. The present investigation sought to determine the effect of prolactin on ovulation using the in vitro perfused rabbit ovary preparation. We report that its effects are inhibitory.