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What could cause a very high prolactin level in a woman's blood?

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Dr. David Geffner answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Many things: There are over 40 reasons - ask your doctor why it was drawn and what the next step in the differential is.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 3/27/2014

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