- Female
- 30 Years
- 16 days ago
I have irregular periods, and my blood report shows that my prolactin level is quite high. My gynecologist has prescribed tablets to help regulate my periods, but I am concerned about the elevated prolactin. Should this be treated separately, and what could be the reason for the high prolactin level?
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Dr Bhanu Prakash
General Practitioner
- MBBS
- AFIH
- Advanced certificate in critical care medicine
- Fellowship in critical care medicine
- 10+ Yrs
High prolactin can disrupt ovulation even if periods are regularized. Common causes include stress, medications, or pituitary issues. Get a repeat serum prolactin and a Thyroid Profile (TSH, Free T4) to rule out thyroid or pituitary problems. Your gynecologist may consider MRI if levels stay elevated.
Dr. Bhanu Suggests...
Take a Prolactin Test Test or Take a Thyroid Profile (T3 T4 TSH) Test Test
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