Does Elevated Prolactin Levels Cause Missed Periods?

Posted on Fri, 15 Aug 2014

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Question : I am 45 and have missed my last two periods. First time ever. My bloodwork shows an elevated prolactin level...that is all. Is this normal?

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
missed periods are from high prolactin

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear!
Thanks for your query.
If you have excluded pregnancy high levels of prolactine are associated with missed periods.
You should consult with an endocrinologist because you may need to treat high levels of prolactine.

All the best

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (9 minutes later)

Are higher prolactin levels typical in perimenopause? My doctor has suggested that it could potentially be from the pituitary?

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Higher levels could potentially be from pituitary

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear again.
Higher levels of prolactine haven't relation with perimenopause.
Higher prolactine levels is from pituitary,probably is a microadenoma.
Don't worry and all the best

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju