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A member asked:

Does prolactin level of 18 suggest pituitary tumour? ive low t but normal fsh and lh. low sperm count. is 18 which is the high normal indicate tumour?

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Dr. James Rochester answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: Folks with pituitary tumors normally have much more abnormal values. I would not be worried about pituitary tumor with the symptoms and lab values you describe. Hope this was helpful. Best of luck. Dr R

Answered 4/22/2015

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