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What Causes Low Prolactin Level?

I just had a baby girl 4 months ago. I have only been able to pump 10ml. My prolactin was tested 3 weeks postpartum and it was 18.3 ng. This is very very low considering a non pregnant woman s prolactin is 25ng. I am taking synthroid and Metformin. Why is my prolactin level so low? What can I do?
Fri, 15 Jan 2021
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Hello,

Low prolactin level is commonly due to autoimmune disease, hypothyroidism, hypopituitarism, growth hormone deficiency, etc. It may also occur due to excess bleeding during child birth, PPH, hypovolemic shock, etc. that may cause post partum pituitary gland dysfunction. No worries it is reversible.

Take a healthy balanced home made diet, rest and do regular walking. Avoid addictions if any and stress. To increase the amount of breast milk, pump between feeds, take lactation cookies, take high protein diet(lean meat, nuts, poultry, etc), take oat meals with milk, stay well hydrated, take balanced food. Take adequate rest & stay away from stress and anxiety.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Causes Low Prolactin Level?

Hello, Low prolactin level is commonly due to autoimmune disease, hypothyroidism, hypopituitarism, growth hormone deficiency, etc. It may also occur due to excess bleeding during child birth, PPH, hypovolemic shock, etc. that may cause post partum pituitary gland dysfunction. No worries it is reversible. Take a healthy balanced home made diet, rest and do regular walking. Avoid addictions if any and stress. To increase the amount of breast milk, pump between feeds, take lactation cookies, take high protein diet(lean meat, nuts, poultry, etc), take oat meals with milk, stay well hydrated, take balanced food. Take adequate rest & stay away from stress and anxiety. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician