Growth hormone and prolactin secretion after growth hormone-releasing hormone administration, in anorexia nervosa patients, normal controls and tamoxifen-pretreated volunteers

This study assessed the effects of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) on growth hormone (GH) and prolactin (PRL) secretion in women with anorexia nervosa, normal controls, and tamoxifen-pretreated volunteers. Results showed that GHRH administration induced a GH peak in both anorexia nervosa patients and controls, suggesting that the hypothalamic-pituitary axis remains