What causes high pituitary prolactin levels?
Disease description:
My menstrual cycle has been irregular over the past few months. After a hospital examination, the doctor said my pituitary prolactin level is high. What causes elevated pituitary prolactin?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Guan Yanlei
High prolactin levels in the pituitary gland are caused by conditions such as diseases or endocrine abnormalities. Elevated prolactin may result from impaired kidney function, shingles, or other reasons. Prolactinoma is a tumor that secretes prolactin, and affected women may experience symptoms such as breast pain, menstrual disorders, and amenorrhea. It could also be due to physiological causes. Hormone levels naturally increase in pregnant women.
