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What Does My Blood Test Report Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 19 Jan 2018

Question: Hi Dr,
Today we received my spouse blood report. We seen here PROLACTIN seeme high 42.1 ng/ml.
We are planning to meet Dr tomorrow. Please suggest is nothing serious.
I am worrying about her health.How long we shoud take medicines.
Please suggest me to take care of her health.
We are planning for kid too. I am 35 Years old my spouse age 30

Thanks,
Ganesan.S.R

Answered by Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry for mild rise in prolactin

Detailed Answer:
Hi
GREETINGS
We need more details regarding her periods. Is it regular ? Any discharge from nipple?
There is mild elevation of prolactin which can be corrected with medicines if symptomatic.
If not need to repeat it along with thyroid.
You can consult your gynaecologist and get her examined.
nothing serious about it.
Hope my answer helps you.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (13 minutes later)

Hi Dr,
her periods are regular and nothing discharge from the nipple.We did D&C this year March 20 2017.
She had more tablets and medication for pregnancy.

Do we need to go for pituitary gland MRI Scan.Please suggest me any dr in XXXXXXX
thanks,
Ganesan.SR

Answered by Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need of MRI

Detailed Answer:
Hi
GREETINGS
Absolutely no need of MRI as the elevation is minimal.
Consult your gynaecologist for further infertility treatment.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng