Vasopressin and prolactin as stress hormones.

The effect of electric stimulation of the uterine cervix on vasopressin and prolactin secretions was investigated in 16 patients with uterine myomas and/or hypermenorrhea. One month after hysterectomy a similar stimulation was induced near the fornix of the vagina. Particularly the first test also seemed to be a considerable psychic stress for the patients. The stimulation did not cause any significant changes in plasma vasopressin and prolactin concentrations.