What Causes Low Prolactin Levels In A PCOS Patient?

Posted on Mon, 13 Jun 2016

Question: Yes I was recently tested with low prolactin 2.5 and I had check again was 2.8 I have no periods maybe once a year and I take thyroid meds 88 mg and high blood medicine 20mg and sometimes take pain medicine for my back I hurt. And I take .5 mg of Xanax and Claritin for allergies. I weigh 266 and doctor doesn't think im the typical pcos patient either What do you think I have and is wrong with me?

Answered by Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Hypopituitarism

Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Noted your concern. I agree 100% that you need an endocrinology evaluation. It is possible that your pituitary gland is not working properly ( in view of low prolactin levels). In addition to physical examination, you may need few tests like Estradiol, FSH, LH, Cortisol etc. Have you had any of these tests done?
Regards
Binu

Note: For more information on hormonal imbalance symptoms or unmanaged diabetes with other comorbid conditions, get back to us & Consult with an Endocrinologist. Click here to book an appointment.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar