Hyperprolactinemia (Elevated Prolactin Levels)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about elevated prolactin levels.
What Is Elevated Prolactin?
Prolactin is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland, crucial for milk production and breast enlargement during pregnancy, postpartum, and lactation. During these periods, high prolactin levels are normal. Otherwise, elevated levels can indicate a pituitary tumor. Both women and men can experience elevated prolactin.
What Are the Symptoms of Elevated Prolactin?
- In general, they include:
- Secretion of milk or other fluids.
- Headache.
- Vaginal dryness.
Vision changes.
- Breast enlargement.
- Irregular menstrual cycles or early menopause, occurring before the age of 40.
- Infertility.
