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I had high prolactin a month and a half ago from medication. now i notice it in only one duct does that mean it is going away bc i stopped the med?

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Dr. Stan Goykhman answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Recheck prolactin: probably yes , i would check prolactin again

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Answered 11/28/2017

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