Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland. High levels can affect sexual and reproductive health. They may result from medication use, health conditions, or prolactinomas. Prolactin plays ...
High prolactin levels can cause symptoms like irregular periods and nipple discharge. It's less common, but low prolactin levels can decrease milk supply in breastfeeding people. Treatment for high ...
Background A 31-year-old woman presented 12 months after discontinuing the oral contraceptive pill with progressive headache to her primary-care physician. She had previously presented with irregular ...