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Can high prolactin be a sign of pregnancy if htc levels aren't high yet?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See answer: The definative diagnosis for pregnancy is the b-hcg test. Prolactin can be elevated for other reasions.

Dr Livingston and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/18/2022

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I am 39 and ttc, my fasting prolactin level was 27.5, I do not want to take bromo or any meds, I have no symptoms, what are my chances for pregnancy?

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