Question 1

why would you check prolactin in a man?

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Various reasons: Breast enlargement, lactating, evaluation of suspected tumor of the pituitary, visual field loss.

Question 2

how can men increase prolactin?

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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).

Question 3

what are prolactin symptoms in men?

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See answer: Low levels of prolactin are normal in men.  High levels, however, can interfere with the male hormone testosterone.  Lowered testosterone levels cause loss of sexual desire and low sperm counts.  Impotence can occur as well as fatigue and loss of muscle mass and strength.  Also, it can lead to decreased bone density and swelling of the mammary glands in men.

Question 4

how can i check my prolactin level?

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Prolactin Level: There is a simple blood test that can be done that will tell you what your prolactin level is. The test itself is just called "prolactin level." there are several diagnostic uses for this test, but you'll need to talk with your doctor to see if this test is right for you based on the symptoms you're presenting with.

Question 5

how does one change of the prolactin level in men?

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Is it high?: Hi. I hate to assume, but you don't state if your prolactin is high. I must, therefore assume it is. High prolactin in men is lowered the same way it is in women - with a pill called cabergoline. It's very effective in almost all cases. Good luck!

Question 6

can there be natural ways to lower prolactin levels in men?

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Whoa: If a man has high prolactin levels, he has a prolactinoma until proved otherwise. This is a life-threatening lesion, and needs to be treated as a tumor rather than as a lab value.

Question 7

can you tell me if there are natural ways to lower prolactin levels in men?

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Not to my knowledge: I'm not aware of any "natural" action to reduce serum prolactin levels!

Question 8

is there any recent research about what purpose prolactin serves in men or whether low prolactin levels are harmful for them?

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Little effect: Better understood is that hyperprolactinemia can cause erectile dysfunction and infertilty in men due suppressive effects on lh and fsh.   There have been a few studies suggesting that hypoprolactinemia in men can also cause  infertility in men.

Question 9

can lowering prolactin in men reduce moobs?

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Gynecomastia: male breast enlargement hormonal or medical means will not reduce , is a benign condition will surgical reduction for cosmetic ( and  psychological )  reasons  See your doctor for surgical referral .

Question 10

in males "assuming" a man got prolactin pills or injection, what do you think, will that raise or lower his estrogen levels?

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No Effect: Estrogens levels will not be raised. Free testosterone will.

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