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Prolactin level test
I have intial pcos... why doctor asked me for prolactin level test?
What does this mean.. is it necessary to take this test?
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Better to test as hyperprolactinemia can also cause anovulation or oligo ovulation and hence polycystic ovaries.
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Dr. Karishma Bhatia
Gynecologist
12 yrs exp
Delhi
Prolactin is just a basic hormonal to test to rule out other causes of irregular cycles. Pcos indeed is very common but certain hormonal problems like thyroid abnormalities , increased prolactin need to be ruled out first.
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Dr. Nidhi Sharma
Gynecologist
19 yrs exp
Chennai
Yes sometimes pCOD is associated with hyper prolactinemia in 30 % of cases
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Please check the serum sample early morning
Avoid nipples stimulation and intercourses 24 hrs before this test
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