Prolactin

What is Prolactin?

Prolactin, also known as luteotropic hormone or luteotropin, is a protein that in humans is probably best known for its role in enabling female mammals to produce milk however it is influential over a large number of functions with over 300 separate actions of PRL having been reported in various vertebrates.

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Is prolactin level of 27 ng ml normal in first trimester (8 weeks) for a woman with pituitary adenoma.. who has stopped medications after...

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Acceptable

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Thanks for asking on Health care magic.

The normal range of prolactin in first trimester is around 20...

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How to reduce high prolactin levels mine is 52 also taking cabergolin for more than five years I m fed up with...

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Brief Answer:
Prolactinoma

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Hi,

I have gone through your question and understand your concern

“As” per your test result your level...

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I have high prolactin levels and not pregnant. . My stomach is extended and found out my cervixs is...

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Brief Answer:
repeat prolactin

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Hi,

I understand you have high prolactin levels.

Please repeat your prolactin levels as reports...

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