Estimation of Prolactin Level in Iraqi Diabetic Women of Menopause

Abstract

Background: Menopause is the stage of a woman's life when her menstrual cycles cease for good. In the early stages of menopause, cardiovascular risk significantly rises, primarily as a result of the loss of estrogen's protective effects.Objective: The objective of the current study was to measure the prolactin level in menopausal diabetic Iraqi women as well as the correlation between prolactin levels and other biochemical markers. Methods: This study was carried out on fifty patients women with diabetes type 2 during menopause aged (40-48 years) who visited the