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Prolactin Level High, Bleeding With Clots, History Of Pitutary Tumor. Reason For Increased Prolactin Hormone ?
Hello, my Name is Deanna and I am 36 years old. I recenctly had lab work done and my prolactin level from last lab work in Agust went from a ICMA 12 ng/ml to a 35ng/ml. I thought I may of been pregnant but am now bleeding with clots. I also have a history of a Pitutary Tumor that was removed in 2an 2004. I had a pituitary aplolxy if I recall the name got a bad headeach one day and found in in a MRI . Just wondering why would the prolactin hormone rise. Thank you.
Thu, 15 Nov 2012
Hi Deanna,
Prolactin levels are very sensitive to any kind of stress. Even stress of taking blood for analysis will cause prolactin elevation. If you don't have any other symptoms, you can ignore it. If you are very anxious OR if you are having symptoms like headache, nausea vomiting etc. you can consult endocrionologist.
Wish you good health.
Prolactin levels are very sensitive to any kind of stress. Even stress of taking blood for analysis will cause prolactin elevation. If you don't have any other symptoms, you can ignore it. If you are very anxious OR if you are having symptoms like headache, nausea vomiting etc. you can consult endocrionologist.
Wish you good health.
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