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what causes your brain to produce abnormally high levels of prolactin? and is it dangerous to not be treated or is there a treatment?

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Good question: There are numerous possible causes of elevated prolactin, some of which or not important/dangerous and/or don't need to be treated. If the prolactin is very high, a "prolactinoma, " which is a benign (non-cancerous) growth, may be the problem. Most prolactinomas can be very effectively treated with medication; rarely, surgery is necessary. See your doctor to discuss your specific situation.

Question 2

could high prolactin levels cause cancer?

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Prolactin and cancer: It may be produced by a tumor or a cancer but a high prolactin level isn't likely to cause a cancer.  Still, in women with very high levels who don't have regular menstrual cycles, the endometrial tissue can become abnormal.

Question 3

methyldopa can cause high level of prolactin?

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Yes: One of  the possible side effects of Methyldopa is that it can increase prolactin levels, leading to breast enlargement in men and women as well as affecting women's period cycles.

Question 4

can a high prolactin level cause low estradiol?

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: Depending on how elevated the prolactin level is, pituitary tumors which enlarge significantly can inhibit the pituitary hormone "FSH" which may reduce estradiol.  Obtain a referral to a reproductive endocrinologist for guidance.

Question 5

what causes high prolactin levels on a non- pregnant female?

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Pituitary: The most common cause would be a microadenoma of the pituitary gland.  It can  usually be treated medically and can have a significant impact on ovulation and the abillity to get pregnant.

Question 6

can high prolactin cause elevated glucose levels? if not, what meds can cause elevated glucose?

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No: High prolactin is not known to be associated with Hyperglycemia. Some of the medications associated with hyperglycemia are Steroids, High dose of Beta blockers ( except carvidalol &amp; Nebivalol) High dose of HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide) ( 50 mg or higher)I Statins can cause minimal elevation of blood sugar.

Question 7

can a high prolactin level elevate glucose levels? if not, what meds  cause a high prolactin level?

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Raised prolactin: Hello Rache R, commonest cause of raised prolactin is  towards the end of pregnancy and during breast feeding.There is a long list of drugs that do it spironolactone being the most renowned and of course a benign pituitary (adenoma) call a "prolactinoma" will commonly do this and this is easily treated with bromocriptine, usually 1 x 2.5mg tab daily.Here is a link to a site that will give more thx

Question 8

what can cause my prolactin level to be high?

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High prolactin: Hi. High prolactin (PRL) is most often caused by a benign pituitary tumor that makes PRL. There are certain drugs that can cause hyperprolactinemia, such as anti-dopaminergic drugs and narcotics. Your gender isn't stated. If you're a woman, it can make your periods cease (but at your age, menopause is knocking, so that must be considered). It can also cause breast milk not related to childbirth.

Question 9

what causes high prolactin and cortisol levels?

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Varies: Prolactin is elevated naturally in pregnancy and breastfeeding; if neither apply to you and it is markedly elevated, it may be a prolactinoma.  See your doctor for further evaluation.

Cortisol elevation can be anything that stresses your body.  There are disease states with excessive cortisol production, but these are less likely.  Again, discuss with your doctor.

Question 10

what could cause a very high prolactin level in a woman's blood?

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Many things: There are over 40 reasons - ask your doctor why it was drawn and what the next step in the differential is.

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