Prolactin Test in Warangal - Price & Details

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Prolactin hormone is produced by the pituitary gland situated at the base of the brain. The pituitary gland is a part of the endocrine system, a network of glands and organs, which produce hormones.

The prolactin hormone plays a role in breast development and milk production in women during pregnancy and after giving birth. Prolactin promotes the growth of mammary alveoli, which are the components of the mammary gland, where the actual production of milk occurs.

The level of prolactin is naturally very high in pregnant women and nursing mothers. Its level is low in men and non-pregnant women.

A high level of prolactin hormone in the blood often indicates the presence of prolactinoma. Prolactinoma is a hormone-secreting tumour on the pituitary gland. The tumour causes the pituitary gland to produce and release a high level of prolactin hormone in the blood. Most pituitary tumours are not cancerous, and they rarely affect the natural lifespan of a patient. Overproduction of prolactin lowers the levels of some sex hormones. Prolactinoma causes irregular menstrual periods and also breast discharge in women, who are not pregnant or breastfeeding. Men may experience decreased sexual desire and breast enlargement due to prolactinoma. A prolactinoma is not life-threatening, but can cause many health problems such as impaired vision, sexual dysfunction, infertility, headache, hypopituitarism, hypertension, diabetes, mood disorders, osteoporosis, arthritis, and accelerated heart disease.

Symptoms of high prolactin levels in women who are at childbearing age are:

• Irregular menstrual cycles
• Breast tenderness
• Infertility
• Premature menopause

A High level of prolactin in postmenopausal women can often cause hypothyroidism. They may not experience the symptoms until the condition worsens, the symptoms include:

• Fatigue
• Weight gain
• Muscle pain
• Cold sensitivity

Symptoms of high prolactin in men are-

• Breast enlargement
• Erectile dysfunction
• Low sex drive
• Decreased body hair

Prolactin hormone secretion in the blood may temporarily increase due to the following reasons:

• Emotional or physical stress
• Protein rich meals
• Breast stimulation
• After breast examination
• If you have just exercised

If the doctor suspects that the symptoms you are experiencing may be due to a prolactinoma, he may recommend a prolactin test. The symptoms are:

• Production of breast milk in women who are not pregnant or breastfeeding
• Nipple discharge
• Headache
• Vision change
• ID in men

This test is needed to monitor prolactin hormone levels during prolactinoma treatment.

Certain medications, such as birth control pills, high blood pressure drugs, or antidepressants, can impact test results. It's crucial to disclose any medications you are taking to your doctor before undergoing the test. If you are currently on these medications, make sure to inform your doctor before proceeding with the test.

During the Prolactin Test

When scheduling a prolactin test with PharmEasy Labs, anticipate a smooth and effective process. Our phlebotomists employ freshly sterilized needles and gloves, along with a vein finder device, to identify the optimal vein for blood extraction. Following the needle insertion, a small blood sample is collected into a test tube or vial.