Q: Which doctor should I consult for hyperprolactinemia?
A: A gynecologist should be consulted if you are suffering from hyperprolactinemia.
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Q: Can a woman get pregnant with high Prolactin levels?
A: High Prolactin levels can interfere with ovulation, thereby causing hormonal imbalance and irregular periods, which decrease the chances of getting pregnant.
Q: Can stress cause high levels of Prolactin?
A: High levels of stress can cause increased Prolactin levels.
Q: Can a Prolactinoma cause weight gain?
A: A Prolactinoma may cause irregular menstrual periods or complete loss of menses which may lead to weight gain.
Q: What is the normal range of Prolactin?
A: The normal range for Prolactin in your blood is less than 20 nanograms per milliliter, 2 to 18 nanograms per milliliter for men, 2 to 29 nanograms per milliliter for nonpregnant women and 10 to 209 nanograms per milliliter for pregnant women.
