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What causes low prolactin levels, mri scans reported at normal? also low vit d, low cortisol, high folate (folic acid) level. now have images of mri and ct myself.
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Not a problem: The "normal range" of prolactin can be misleading. A low value is not a problem, unless you are lactating.
Answered 10/2/2013
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