Absence of orgasm-induced prolactin secretion in a healthy multi-orgasmic male subject

Int J Impot Res. 2002 Apr;14(2):133-5. doi: 10.1038/sj.ijir.3900823.

Abstract

In several studies we have recently demonstrated that orgasm induces prolactin secretion in healthy males and females. This suggests that prolactin may form a feedback regulator of the refractory period following orgasm. To examine this position we investigated the prolactin response of a healthy multi-orgasmic male subject. Blood was drawn continuously during masturbation-induced orgasm. The prolactin response of the case-subject was compared with that of nine healthy adult men with a normal refractory period. The case-subject showed no prolactin response to three orgasms. Data from this multi-orgasmic subject support the hypothesized role of plasma prolactin in contributing to sexual-satiation mechanisms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Feedback, Physiological
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Orgasm / physiology*
  • Prolactin / blood
  • Prolactin / metabolism*
  • Prolactin / physiology

Substances

  • Prolactin