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Hello doc I am advised to go for a prolactin test and I wanted to know at which day of the period I should go for prolactin test kindly tell me i am on birth control as well

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Prolactin test (PRL)can be done on any day of the month. ...  Read More

Kindly please advice when should we get prolactin test done, should we get tested during periods or anytime?

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You can do the test anytime. ...  Read More

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When to take prolactin test? To be taken 3 hrs after waking up? After breakfast?

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What does high level of prolactin mean? My doctor asked me to get thryroid and prolactin test done. While the thyroid level in in range. The prolactin level is quite high. What does that mean.

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Prolactin is hormones secreted by pituitary gland and helps in maintaining the lactation.If this level is high patient is not getting proper period and difficulty in getting pregnancy.So you take the ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, Do i need to take Prolactin test during my menstrual cycle? I am taking medication to reduce my Prolactin. Its 4 week course. Once course gets completed i need to check my prolactin levels again. Do i need to wait for my menstruation or can i take Prolactin test during normal days? Please advice. Thanks in advance

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Usually prolactin levels is high during pregnancy and lactation ...  Read More

What should i do for high prolactin level having no cause and due to which periods are stopped or irregular?

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Hello.. Well first thing how did you come to know that you have high prolactin levels...do you have any fluid coming out of breast or any other visual problems...I think first thing is you need to vis ...  Read More

Hello doctor...My prolactin label has gone up. What do I do to reduce it? I have attached the file please check it out.

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Any problem of irregular periods or breast discharge? Start with medications for the same ...  Read More

Hello , Can I drink water before prolactin test? For how much duration, fasting is required in this test?

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Yes, you can drink water before the test and fasting is not required for Prolactin test ...  Read More

Prolactin 162.84 what the solution for this report secretions of brest milk. .

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Your prolactin levels are certainly high and needs evaluation. The treatment depends on the illness causing the high prolactin. ...  Read More

Kindly tell me the measures for going to a prolactin test when should it be done after waking up after how many hours of waking up should I go for the test is it necessary to go for this test in periods kindly tell

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Ideally the test should be done within 3-4hrs of waking ...  Read More

I have been suffering from PCOS since the beginning almost 11 yrs I have tried multiple things for it Right now I don't get my cycles without meds Last month I was diagnosed with kidney stones in my scan right ovary was 10cc and left was 9.8 cc Again I did a scan today with says left is 13.7 cc and right is 7.3 cc How do I interpret this ??? Als

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Kindly connect as more parameters are deranged....need to have a discussion in detail ...  Read More

I have prolactin levels at 53 Can I take Cabgolin 0.5 twice a week or once a week will work.

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You need to take twice a week. ...  Read More

Whether cabergoline tablet taken for reducing prolactin level will have impact or difficulty in getting pregnant

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No cabergolin is safe in pregnancy But better to stop medication after confirmation of pregnancy ...  Read More

I have pcos from past 12 yrs so my cycles are irregular Did my hormone test recently and discovered that my prolactin levels were very high 148 So I re-did the test after 10days and still the value was 164 I have kidney stone of 6mm at present Pls suggest something iam worried

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You need to take medicines to lower prolactin . And investigation ...  Read More

Hi I had done prolactin along with other hormone test in which my prolactin was 148 10 days back So I redid it pooled prolactin which came out at 164 I am very scared and worried as doctor said that this might mean a tumor in brain I have pcos from last 13 years and hence the cycles are irregular apart from that I have no other symptom

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Hello I have prolactin level 46 I am on yaz tablet. What are the reasons for prolactin to be high? Thyroid normal

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Recently got my blood work done and my prolactin was very high at 156 E2 was 15 AmH 20 Free testestorone 2.88 my HsCRP was 13 I have PCOS, Hb1ac was 6, fasting blood sugar was 96 Triglycerides 160 HDL 40 Last week I have been diagnosed with kidney stone which is why I did these tests. Can you pls help ? I consulted gynac and she told me to repeat t

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A detailed history of presentation and drug history would be required for further workup. Pls feel free to contact me for further information ...  Read More

Recently got my blood work done and my prolactin was very high at 156 E2 was 15 AmH 20 Free testestorone 2.88 my HsCRP was 13 I have PCOS, Hb1ac was 6, fasting blood sugar was 96 Triglycerides 160 HDL 40 Last week I have been diagnosed with kidney stone which is why I did these tests. Can you pls help ?

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Get a MRI Brain plain to rule out prolactinoma ...  Read More

Recently got my blood work done and my prolactin was very high at 156 E2 was 15 AmH 20 Free testestorone 2.88 my HsCRP was 13 I have PCOS, Hb1ac was 6, fasting blood sugar was 96 Triglycerides 160 HDL 40 Last week I have been diagnosed with kidney stone which is why I did these tests. Can you pls help ?

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Recently got my blood work done and my prolactin was very high at 156 E2 was 15 AmH 20 Free testestorone 2.88 my HsCRP was 13 I have PCOS, Hb1ac was 6, fasting blood sugar was 96 Triglycerides 160 HDL 40 Last week I have been diagnosed with kidney stone which is why I did these tests. Can you pls help ?

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I am 29 year old..I have pcos today I did USG pelvis abdomen and hormones profile USG shows pcos and in hormones all are normal except prolactin 32.6 and fsh 2.39 I am worried does it indicate any pitutary gland tumour or any cancer please suggest I am very scared

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I am on a psychiatric treatment for irritable bowel syndrome, due to which my Prolactin level has gone very high, it is 245 and I am getting white nipple discharge from my left breast only. Is it concerning ? Which doctor should I go to, my psychiatrist, endocrinologist or gynecologist ??

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"Hi there, I understand that seeking help can feel overwhelming, but you’ve already taken the first brave step. I can guide you with a clear treatment plan tailored just for you, so you can feel ...  Read More

I am suffering from high testosterone High prolactin and high Estradiol Prolactin at 22 Estradiol at 60 Testosterone at 872 What could be the reason for this? My sleep timings are bad I'm active 62 kgs 5'9

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Trying for 1st pregnancy. When doing normal test, my prolactin is 0.74 ng/ml. My doctor told it is normal. Where the normal range shows in the report is 4.79 to 23.3. Is my prolactin level is normal ? Or it will create any issue for pregnancy?

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It is normal. Other areas need evaluation ...  Read More

Sir mera prolactin level 98.21 ng/ml And AMH LEVEL 11.47 conceive karne me problem aa raha h kya kre??

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I recently did a test and my prolactin level is 33.6 How can i control my prolactin level, please suggest

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My wife got delivered in April 2025 but lost the baby never breastfeed after 6 months we started to try again but not getting possible her cycle length 45 days but recently checked her prolactin level it's 49.5 thyroid is normal tsh 1.25

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Helo hi last month I did follicular study with the help of hcg 5000 shot my egg ruptured but Not pregnant at last cycle so this month day 2 bloods test my prolactin level gone to 25 to 49.9ng/ml how its possible I dono how its sudden rises pls help us for my confusion

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Repeat prolactin after 2-3 weeks Give early morning sample Are you on any other medications currently Sometimes it's due to hcg inj other causes are stress sleep deprivation /certain drugs etc Conn ...  Read More

Respected sir/madam Patient age is 16+ I have done prolactin report but result is 28.2 tsh is also positive !!!! Sir prolactin high hain konsa rog huwa hain please batow??????

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I diagnosed with PCOD. I got my periods after four months ten days. My prolactin level was 29 ng/ml two months ago. Now It's 69 ng/ml. I've done the blood test when I'm on 2nd day of my periods. Can prolactin increase the time of Menstruation?

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