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A 28-year-old female asked:

Prolactin blood test is showing high, i am hypothyroid, is it because of my thyroid problem or any other reason?

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Dr. Sumana Gangi
Dr. Sumana Gangianswered
Endocrinology 26 years experience
Hyperprolactinemia: Hypothyroidism ( low thyroid) can elevate prolactin.. When thyroid is replaced well , prolactin should be normal.. If prolactin remains high, prolactinoma ( pituitary tumor producing prolactin) should be considered.
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