For lactation to take place, the synthesis of breast milk and its release from the mammary gland, respectively, are caused by

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Prolactin stimulates the synthesis of breast milk and oxytocin triggers the release of milk from the mammary gland. Testosterone, dihydrotestosterone, cortisol, estrogen, progesterone, luteinizing hormone, and follicle-stimulating hormone are not directly involved in lactation.

For Lactation to Take Place, the Synthesis of Breast Milk