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Is Prolactin Level Of 27 Normal During The First Trimester?

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Posted on Wed, 18 Jan 2017
Question: Is prolactin level of 27 ng ml normal in first trimester (8 weeks) for a woman with pituitary adenoma.. who has stopped medications after conception ?
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)
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The normal range of prolactin in first trimester is around 20 ng/ml and a value of 27 is acceptable, especially when you have pituitary adenoma. It does not indicate anything problematic.

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Is Prolactin Level Of 27 Normal During The First Trimester?

Brief Answer: Acceptable Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on Health care magic. The normal range of prolactin in first trimester is around 20 ng/ml and a value of 27 is acceptable, especially when you have pituitary adenoma. It does not indicate anything problematic. Regards