Question 1

what is prolactin and what are the signs and symptoms of prolactin?

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Prolactin: Prolactin is a pituitary hormone that increases after having a baby and helps with milk production.  If prolactin is elevated at other times, it can stop/make irregular the menstrual periods, and sometimes cause breast secretions.  If it is from a large pituitary tumor, there can be other hormonal problems, but there are many causes of high prolactin.  Talk to your doctor.

Question 2

what is prolactin? does it actually stop you from losing weight while breastfeeding?

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A hormone: This is a hormone that signals the milk producing glands to make milk. It has that single purpose. It does not prevent you from losing weight on an appropriate diet.

Question 3

what is a normal prolactin level? i'm having trouble conceiving and my level is 29. is this high?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Normal prolactin level depends on which assay is used and may thus differ from one laboratory to another.   Prolactin level is also affected by a variety of factors (e.g. Time of day, time after meal, part of menstrual cycle, pregnancy, stimulation of nipples, medications currently taking, etc.).  While prolactin of 29 does not appear to be significantly elevated, best to discuss with your doctor.

Question 4

what is a high prolactin level and how long after taking cabergoline can i become pregnant?

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Depends on the lab: The normal values for prolactin varies with the reference lab that did the testing and those should be listed on the test report. Once the prolactin is normal it may take 3 to 6 months for pregnancy.

Question 5

what is causing my high prolactin levels?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: A very high prolactin could be from a pituitary adenoma, which is usually treated with medications.  Often there are minor elevations in prolactin, and this can be from many other causes. Certain medications, nipple stimulation (eg jogging), hypothyroidism, postpartum.  Why was it measured? Infertility, irreg menses (women) or low libido (men)?  Your endocrinologist can help you with this.

Question 6

if his pituitary is hypersecreting prolactin, what is done for it?

Accepted Answer

2 treatments: Prolactin secreting pituitary tumors can be cured with surgery and controlled with medication. Treatment decisions are based on the size of the tumor, whether there is impingement on surrounding structures, the age and general health of the patient and the desire for long term cure.

Question 7

what is best fsh and prolactin range to help become pregnant naturally.is it true that prolactin should be a lower level to that ovule be more mature?

Accepted Answer

FSH, Prolactin: Prolactin should be normal. If it is an am fasting draw it should typically be 35 or less. Fsh should also be relatively low, but the levels vary throughout the menstrual cycle. It would normally be checked with an Estradiol level on day 3 of your cycle. The lower the better.

Question 8

why prolactin test is done?

Accepted Answer

Prolactin: A prolactin test is often ordered to evaluate or rule out the presence of a prolactinoma, a benign pituitary tumor which can cause menstral irregularities or abnormal nipple discharge.

Question 9

is 23.4 a high prolactin level?

Accepted Answer

Prolactin?: NTWari~ its normal. I would watch and monitor levels annually. If ever &gt; 29ng, then see MD for MRI pituitary to r/o micro adenoma and if positive could consider taking bromocriptine (Parldodel) the treat. thanks
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003718.htm

Question 10

how can men increase prolactin?

Accepted Answer

Not wise: I'm not sure why you would want to increase prolactin.  It is a hormone that in women supports breast feeding.  In men it causes sexual dysfunction (impotence) and undesirable breast growth (gynecomastia).

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