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Does High Prolactin Level Cause A Negative Pregnancy Test?
Question: Hi, im a healthy 22 yr old girl. I take antipsychotics for my schizophrenia. I take Haldol at low dose, but my prolactin lévels are high. Can that read a false negative on a pregnancy test? Ive had unprotected sex with my boyfriend twice in the same month, and the third time the condom broke. Im not on birth control. Also ive had a very light period last month, nausea, sore breasts, pulling and tugging on my belly button, etc. Whats happening?
Brief Answer:
High prolactin level does not give rise to negative pregnancy test
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to Healthcare magic.
I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns today.
As you have rightly said the increased prolactin level in your case is in all probability due to Haladol.
High prolactin level does not give rise to false negative pregnancy test. This is for sure.
High prolactin level can inhibit ovulation. So if the pregnancy test is negative it means that you are not pregnant.
The very light period that you had last month can be due to high prolactin level.
Sore breast, nausea and other symptoms that you are feeling can be due to hormonal changes in your body triggered by physical or mental stress.
I hope this helps. Take time to do regular exercises daily. These symptoms will gradually subside.
If you have further concerns, I will be happy to answer.
High prolactin level does not give rise to negative pregnancy test
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to Healthcare magic.
I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns today.
As you have rightly said the increased prolactin level in your case is in all probability due to Haladol.
High prolactin level does not give rise to false negative pregnancy test. This is for sure.
High prolactin level can inhibit ovulation. So if the pregnancy test is negative it means that you are not pregnant.
The very light period that you had last month can be due to high prolactin level.
Sore breast, nausea and other symptoms that you are feeling can be due to hormonal changes in your body triggered by physical or mental stress.
I hope this helps. Take time to do regular exercises daily. These symptoms will gradually subside.
If you have further concerns, I will be happy to answer.
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