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What Causes High Prolactin Level In An Unpregnant Woman?
I have to follow up with OB GYN next wednesday. They stated that my prolactin level is high, thyroid results normal and blood pregnancy test negative. I am not taking any medications. What could cause this if I am not pregnant and thyroid reults normal??
Fri, 30 May 2014
Hi,
Thanks for your question.
Prolactin is not produced by thyroid, & its increase is not related to pregnancy. Rather an increased prolactin can cause absent periods & sub-fertility. Most common cause is its increased production by pituitary gland. There may be a small tumor there. Usually this can be treated with medicine alone.
If increase is slight, stress may have a role.
Take care.
Thanks for your question.
Prolactin is not produced by thyroid, & its increase is not related to pregnancy. Rather an increased prolactin can cause absent periods & sub-fertility. Most common cause is its increased production by pituitary gland. There may be a small tumor there. Usually this can be treated with medicine alone.
If increase is slight, stress may have a role.
Take care.
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