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hello, i am not conceiving because of high prolactin level am taking b long f from one month and still not lower prolactin level i have 31.58 mg/nl last month when i diagnosed i want to ask how long does it take to lower it,and also answer what reasons are there for it and how to cure.
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Elevated prolactin levels commonly seen in during lactation , pitutary tumors called prolactinoma or they may be micro or macro adenomas or anorexia nervosa, liver disease, kidney disease, and hypothyroidism etc..
please get it done MRI pituitary, thyroid profile, ultrasound abdomen for polycystic ovaries.
Need to take d2 agonists, cabergoline under doctor guidence. if symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
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How Can Elevated Prolactin Levels Be Treated?
Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice Elevated prolactin levels commonly seen in during lactation , pitutary tumors called prolactinoma or they may be micro or macro adenomas or anorexia nervosa, liver disease, kidney disease, and hypothyroidism etc.. please get it done MRI pituitary, thyroid profile, ultrasound abdomen for polycystic ovaries. Need to take d2 agonists, cabergoline under doctor guidence. if symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.