Prolactin
Prolactin stimulates breast milk production and influences reproductive function. Normally low in non-pregnant individuals.
Why it matters: Elevated prolactin can suppress reproductive function. Most common cause is pituitary prolactinoma or medications.
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What is Prolactin?
Prolactin stimulates breast milk production and influences reproductive function. Normally low in non-pregnant individuals.
What might a high or low Prolactin mean?
Elevated prolactin can suppress reproductive function. Most common cause is pituitary prolactinoma or medications.
What is the typical reference range for Prolactin?
The general-population reference range shown here is 4 – 15.2 ng/mL. Reference ranges describe the general population and are not a personal target — discuss your results with your physician.
What can affect Prolactin?
It may be higher with: Prolactinoma, Medications (antipsychotics), Stress, Hypothyroidism. It may be lower with: Dopamine agonists (cabergoline), Pituitary damage.
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