Prolactin, Serum

Prolactin is a hormone that stimulates breast milk production in women and affects reproductive health. The prolactin test helps diagnose Infertility, menstrual disorders, and Pituitary gland tumors.Prolactin is a hormone that stimulates breast milk production in women and affects reproductive health. The prolactin test helps diagnose Infertility, menstrual disorders, and Pituitary gland tumors. Prolactin function: Prolactin is a hormone produced by the Pituitary gland gland that plays a key role in stimulating breast milk production after childbirth. It also affects reproductive function by suppressing ovulation in women and regulating testosterone levels in men. Prolactin levels can increase in response to stress or physical activity.
Test significance: The prolactin test is used to diagnose reproductive disorders such as Infertility, amenorrhea (absence of menstruation), and hyperprolactinemia (elevated prolactin levels). Elevated prolactin levels may indicate Pituitary gland tumors (prolactinomas), Hormonal imbalances, or stress.
Diseases: High prolactin levels may indicate the presence of prolactinomas, Thyroid dysfunction, or stress. Low levels may be related to Hypopituitarism.