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Prolactin in high levels
I had recently visited a gync for my irregular periods for 2months..They had told me to get thyroid and prolactin test.. My thyroid level is in limit but prolactin levels are high(59) again I had gone for retest for confirmation after 3weeks still I hve prolactin levels high(74).. I am not pregnant.. We haven't planned for it.. May I know what is the cause of prolactin high and what should I do further?
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Stress is the most common cause in most of the cases. For high level of prl you took any medicine??
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You should take medicine for 4 weeks then repeat prolactin
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Dont panic and dont stress much
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Since your TSH level are normal....
Next is to rule out pitutary microadenomas
Please consult a doctor
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Dr. Gunjan Agrawal
Obstetrician
18 yrs exp
Jaipur
Please consult for proper discussion.
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