How to Identify Symptoms of High Prolactin Levels

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4 Ways to Identify Symptoms of High Prolactin Levels | LIVESTRONG.COM More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Vovusick | permalink
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Prolactin is a hormone that is primarily involved in milk production and breast development. After you have a baby, your prolactin levels rise and cause your mammary glands to lactate, so you can breastfeed. Hyperprolactinemia is a condition characterized by high prolactin levels not related to pregnancy. If you have high prolactin levels in your...

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Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Tomer Sagi | permalink
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A prolactin test measures the level of the hormone prolactin, produced by the pituitary gland, in your blood.
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How to Identify Symptoms of High Prolactin Levels | eHow More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by David Montemayor | permalink
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High Prolactin levels can be found in both males and females. Usually, this can be found in women that are producing a large amount of milk for pregnancy or enlarged glands in preparation for breastfeeding. It is basically a problem with the hormones in your body that can affect the way you may get pregnant or menstruation issues. When your...

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Prolactinoma (Pituitary Tumor) Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - Aside from a prolactinoma, what else can cause prolactin levels to rise? - MedicineNet More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by yanouteck | permalink
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Learn about prolactinoma, a tumor of the pituitary gland. Symptoms in women include infertility, menstruation changes, decreased libido and painful intercourse. The primary symptom in men is impotence (erectile dysfunction).

For further reading: http://www.medicinenet.com/prolactinoma/page4.htm ^[4]

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Prolactinoma | Health | Patient More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by kieranbuzzin 2k 7 | permalink
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A prolactinoma is a non-cancerous swelling in the pituitary gland, which makes too much of a hormone called prolactin. This can cause various symptoms...
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1. http://www.livestrong.com/article/13420-identify-symptoms-high-prolactin-levels/

2. http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/prolactin-15129%3Fpage%3D2

3. http://www.ehow.com/how_2363847_identify-symptoms-high-prolactin-levels.html

4. http://www.medicinenet.com/prolactinoma/page4.htm

5. http://patient.info/health/prolactinoma