What does high prolactin mean?

What does high prolactin mean? Excessive prolactin may affect the metabolism of milk and cause excessive milk secretion. There are many reasons for excessive prolactin, such as stimulation of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, taking certain medications, or the patient himself has some diseases, which can cause excessive prolactin and cause the body to secrete excessive milk.

What does high prolactin mean?

If the body's prolactin is high, it is because there is something wrong with the hypothalamus-pituitary and pituitary systems in our female bodies, because this hormone is affected by the body's dopamine. Any factors that affect the conversion and transport of dopamine, the production and metabolism of subjective prolactin, and increased afferent nerve stimulation can cause an abnormal increase in the level of prolactin in blood cells.

Other important reasons include hypothalamic pituitary diseases, such as meningitis and craniopharyngioma of the skull base, and endocrine diseases. For example, primary hypothyroidism and prolactinoma of the pituitary gland are also common, which can cause high levels of prolactin in the body. The current prolactin level is high, which is not good for normal pregnancy and menstruation. To address this problem, recuperation and treatment must be carried out. In order to make it recover as soon as possible, we can only say that it exceeds the standard value, not too much, but a lot. It is best to check the other categories to see if everything is normal. In this way, it is better to clarify the treatment method. Be careful when taking medication. It is very likely that some hormonal drugs will be used.

Causes of increased prolactin

Prolactin levels rise for many reasons. If it exceeds three times the normal line, it is likely to be a pituitary prolactinoma. If the increase is mild, it may be physiological hyperprolactinuria. The most common physiological causes include pregnancy, breastfeeding, nipple irritation, ovulation, strenuous activity, excessive stress, cold weather, sexual intercourse, and hypoglycemia. In addition, some medications can also cause prolactin levels to increase. If minor abnormalities are found, it is recommended to conduct another follow-up visit at a later date.

This is one of the growth hormones in our body, which can accelerate the growth and development of our breasts. When the body secretes too much lactate, it can inhibit the secretion of gonadotropin in the pituitary gland and directly affect the production of estrogen in the uterus and ovaries, resulting in low levels of blood cell estrogen, which can lead to ovarian disorder, delayed ovulation, or anovulation and milky discharge, or even amenorrhea, leading to infertility. It is recommended that you go to a specialist clinic for a detailed examination, a confirmed diagnosis, and medication treatment without missing the best time for treatment.