Is High Prolactin Level a Sign of Early Pregnancy?
Is it normal for prolactin levels to be elevated shortly after conception? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you about my previous pregnancy. I breastfed my baby who was born in May 2005. My last menstrual cycle started on April 18. Since May 7, I have been experiencing persiste...
Dr. Wu Zinan reply Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dear Mama: 1. Prolactin is secreted by the pituitary gland, with normal levels being <20 ng/ml. Elevated levels can occur due to physiological factors such as stress, breast stimulation, exercise, and sexual activity. 2. Pathological causes include pituitary tumors, hypothyroi...[Read More] Is High Prolactin Level a Sign of Early Pregnancy?
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