A member asked:

I noticed i'm lactating a bit, had an abnormal period this month. shorter and lighter. no changes in stress or lifestyle. what's wrong??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Check prolactin: If you haven't recently (within the past year) had a baby, it may be best to check the level of a hormone called prolactin in your bloodstream. This hormone normally elevates during the lactation process, but can be elevated also in women who have a benign tumor in their pituitary gland called a microadenoma. This prolactin can cause irregular cycles as well.

Answered 9/18/2014

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