Hello Doctor, I am 18 years old. I did not get my period until the age of 16. At that time, a doctor prescribed some medication to help start my periods. After taking the tablets, I got my period only once, and then it stopped again. However, for the past two months, I have been getting my period 3 to 4 times a month. It stops for just 2 to 3 days and then starts again. My recent blood report shows that my prolactin levels are high. Please help me understand what might be causing this and what treatment I may need?

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Dr Vasanthasree Nair

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15+ Yrs

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Irregular bleeding plus high prolactin suggests a hormone imbalance. Repeat the prolactin fasting, add thyroid and female hormones, and sometimes do a pituitary MRI. Once the cause is fixed, cycles usually settle.

Dr. Vasanthasree Suggests...

Take a FSH,LH & Prolactin, Serum Test or Take a TSH Test (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) Test

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