Prolactin is a sex hormone in the human body and plays an important role in maintaining the balance of hormone levels in the body. If any abnormalities occur during the examination, re-examination is required to observe for amenorrhea and lactation

Headache, visual field changes and other symptoms, consider whether prolactin is high. So, what are the reasons for high prolactin? How to recuperate?

1. Reasons for high prolactin

1. Vertical microadenoma

• Pituitary microadenoma is one of the common causes of high prolactin, which can cause elevated serum prolactin levels.

1. Endocrine disorders

• When endocrine abnormalities occur, such as hypothyroidism, serum prolactin can also be increased.

1. tDrug effect

• Long-term use of oral contraceptives, antigastric acid drugs, etc. may cause an increase in serum prolactin.

1. Other causes

• There is currently no specific clear cause for idiopathic hyperprolactinemia. If abnormal pituitary function occurs, prolactin will increase.

Second, conditioning methods for high prolactin

Due to factors such as excessive tension, strenuous exercise, different blood draw times and different stages of the menstrual cycle, prolactin indicators may vary, so a review is needed to determine whether it is elevated.

If there is an increase in prolactin, drugs need to be used for conditioning, and the specific medication should be carried out according to the doctor's guidance.