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What are the different effects of prolactin?

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Prolactin: It depends if you are male or female. In males it interferes with growth hormone secretion, delays pubertal hormones. In females it causes breast enlargement, engorgement, and discharge called galactorrhea.

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Answered 7/22/2013

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If your prolactin is brought into normal range with cabergoline, when should you stop cabergoline before re-testing. Side effects are bothersome! ?

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What is the side effects of using lactopar medicine to reduce prolactin hormone , is it possible for women to get pregnant while using it ?

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Totalt:163 freet: 31.4tsh: 2.77 prolactin:6.4 FSH 2.8 LH 1.8. Uro prescribed axiron but I am scared of the side effects due to fertility.Alternatives?

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I am an 18 y/o male 6ft 139lb. I took 4mg melatonin. After consumption I read that melatonin raises prolactin levels. How long / how much will my PRL be raised for? PRL is linked to hairloss / gyno & other bad effects. Am I now at any risk for these?

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If 0.25 mgs of cabergoline is causing side effects, is it ok to cut it in half? My prolactin is now a 5. Side effects of constipation and insomnia..

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