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A 30-year-old female asked:

my eyes go yellow just before period and look better a few days after. bilirubin cortisol and prolactin levels are all high. what could be causing it?

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Dr. Mark Wickanswered

Specializes in Pathology

Yellow eyes: Yellow eyes are a sign of high bilirubin. That substance is made in the liver. The presence of both a high cortisol and a high prolactin level suggests a possible pituitary problem. You need to consult an internist and/or an endocrinologist.

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