Hyperprolactinemia is the excessive production of the hormone prolactin (the hormone responsible for milk production). An excess of prolactin can suppress ovulation and can be symptomatic of hypothyroidism (when the body lacks thyroid hormone).
Hyperprolactinemia is the excessive production of the hormone prolactin (the hormone responsible for milk production). An excess of prolactin can suppress ovulation and can be symptomatic of hypothyroidism (when the body lacks thyroid hormone).
In women, symptoms of this condition include galactorrhea (the production of breast milk by non-nursing women), a luteal phase defect, and anovulation (when a woman does not ovulate).
Hyperprolactinemia can be caused by several factors such as:
A blood test can detect elevated prolactin levels. An MRI of the head may be warranted to rule out a pituitary tumour, especially if you are experiencing symptoms such as blurred vision.
Both drug and surgical methods can be used to counter hyperprolactinemia: