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I'm curious as to why would a woman get a blood/prolactin test?

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Prolactin: An elevated prolactin could cause the menstrual periods to stop. It could also cause galactorrhea, or persistant milk secretion from the breasts. A pituitary tumor can make prolactin.

Answered 4/22/2014

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I recently had blood test done and the result showed that my prolactin level is very high. Should i be worried?

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I had high prolactin last blood test. It was rechecked and its normal at 11 now. Does that mean I have high or normal prolactin?

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What time of day should a blood test for prolactin be taken and how long after waking? Thanks.

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Period 10 days late negative blood test and prolactin level is at 52. What is going on with me?

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