Dangers of low prolactin

Prolactin is a very important element in the human body. Whether it is for men or women, the level of prolactin will have a great impact on their body. Low prolactin is a condition that is relatively common in the human body. This condition has many adverse effects on the human body, such as affecting women's menstrual periods or making men more susceptible to obesity, etc. The following is a detailed introduction to the dangers of low prolactin.

Generally speaking, low prolactin levels do not have a serious impact on the body. However, if prolactin is too high, timely treatment is required.

1. Women have high prolactin levels. If a woman's prolactin level is elevated, it may be due to a severe RPL tumor, amenorrhea-galactorrhea syndrome, certain hypothalamic-pituitary lesions, primary hypothyroidism, anorexia nervosa, polycystic ovary syndrome, renal failure, ectopic PRL secretion syndrome, etc.

2. Men have higher levels of prolactin. If a man's prolactin level is too high, he may become obese, have feminine breasts, become infertile (20% chance), and enter menopause early.

Harm to women:

1. Affect menstruation

The level of prolactin plays a very important role in the health of the female endocrine system. However, when prolactin is low, it is very likely to cause endocrine disorders in women. In particular, low prolactin levels often have a greater impact on women's menstrual cycle and menstrual volume, resulting in irregular menstruation.

2. Infertility

Pituitary tumors are a common cause of low prolactin in women. In addition, long-term low prolactin may also be caused by the enlargement of the adenoma, which causes compression of the pituitary tissue. At this time, the function of the pituitary gland will be reduced. In severe cases, it will cause endocrine abnormalities and make women infertile.

3. Hypogonadism

Long-term reduction in prolactin can cause many impacts on physical health. The most common impact is a decline in gonadal function. Mild cases can cause women to have less menstrual flow and decreased libido. Severe cases can cause difficulty in conception.

4. Others

Low prolactin may also induce various gynecological diseases in women, such as vaginitis and endometritis. In severe cases, the female uterus and vagina may atrophy to varying degrees, the female appetite may decrease significantly, and the body may become particularly sensitive to cold. Some women also experience pain during sexual intercourse.

Low prolactin is a common cause of endocrine disorders in women. At this time, it is best to maintain a relatively calm attitude and actively carry out comprehensive treatment through diet adjustment and drug therapy to minimize the various damages caused to the female body.