Meaning & use
Lactogenic
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Stimulating or promoting the production of milk, especially in relation to hormones that trigger lactation.
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Prolactin is the primary lactogenic hormone responsible for milk production after childbirth.
Researchers studied the lactogenic effects of the herbal supplement on nursing mothers.
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The lactogenic hormone prolactin works alongside oxytocin, which triggers milk release, to support breastfeeding.
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