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How Does Elevated Prolactin Level Affect Health?

I have a prolactin level of 149 according to my blood test results. I had an mri done, they said that it grew but away from the nerves in my eyes.My endocrinologist put me on dostinex for treatement. I wanted to know what else elevated prolactin affects...such as vision, headaches, weight gain?
Mon, 15 Sep 2014
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Hi, dear.
I have gone through your question.
I can understand your concern. Elevated prolactin level causes many problems. If it is due to tumor than it will affect your vision. T produce mass effect and may affect your nerves. Prolactin level also causes infertility. Problem in your breast etc.
So you should take treatment for that.
Take treatment according to your doctor's advice.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
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How Does Elevated Prolactin Level Affect Health?

Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Elevated prolactin level causes many problems. If it is due to tumor than it will affect your vision. T produce mass effect and may affect your nerves. Prolactin level also causes infertility. Problem in your breast etc. So you should take treatment for that. Take treatment according to your doctor s advice. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.