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What is the treatment of high prolactin level .my is 248 ng/ml and doc prescribed me bromocriptine .though it is expensive drug how long does it take?

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Prolactinoma: Generally tumor in pituitary gland generally benign. Causing elevation of prolactin level. Prolactin can cause sexual dysfunction in men prevent ovulation and normal body function in females. Can be treated surguically.

Answered 7/21/2018

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I have prolactinoma and im pregnant.dr is telling me to take bromocriptine.is it safe?and if i dont take it, is high prolactin bad during pregnancy?

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I havr elevated prolactin levels, I am currently taking bromocriptine, have started feeling lightheaded and my period is 5 days late, please advise?

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Lost my periods suddenly upon testing my prolactin was 49 ng/ml. Doc gave me brotin for a month, now prolactin is 3.3 but no periods yet, am unmarried?

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Tsh 4.11 iu/ ml beta hCG <.100 miu/ml & prolactin 19.89 ng/ml am I pregnant ? shld I consult a doc

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I had high/normal LH and fsh (8.5 and 8.0) on cycle day 3. Prolactin was 47. Will bromocriptine raise my lh and fsh even more? I dont need that!

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