Prolactin level and test

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Can prolactin test be done any day or it also needs to be done on day 2 or day 3 of the cycle like fsh n LH ? Is it so that prolactin level is at peak on getting up in the morning and slowly falls down 3-4 hrs after getting up in the morning?

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Dr. Falak Chowdhary

Gynecologist 11 yrs exp Mumbai

Do it 2 to 3 hrs of getting up and rest on a chair 20 min before test. Can be done any day Connect with me for online consultation for details BeBorn Gynecology Santacruz Mumbai

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Dr. Bhumika Kalathiya

Gynecologist 8 yrs exp Surat

For prolactin you need to examine pooled sample of blood

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Dr. Shreedevi Tanksale Gynecologist 14 yrs exp Mumbai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shreedevi Tanksale

Gynecologist 14 yrs exp Mumbai

Prolactin hormone changes during the day and also depends on the stress levels at that time. It has variations during the day but doesn't depend on the day of cycle. It should be done in morning

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