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Can Blood Work Showing High Prolactin Cause Problem In Conceiving?

I am 39 years of age and am trying to conceive. My doctor called with the results of my bloodwork and stated my prolactin his high. She said it is at 13.6 and has recommended I see a fertility specialist. I'm afraid that I won't be able to get pregnant. What are my chances with this condition?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi, if your prolactin levels are high, repeat it in fasting state if not given prior in fasting. If it's high again, medicines are available for its treatment. So, it can come back to normal and you can conceive. But , your age is slightly on a higher side, so you can take some medical help in conceiving fast. You can take some medicines for growth of your follicles and track your follicles growth by repeated ultrasound. When follicles reach a size more than 17 to 18 mm, take injection for rupturing the follicles. Be in contact with your husband for next 2 to 3 days. Take progesterone for next 2 weeks. Do a urine pregnancy test at home after that. You can try like that for 3 months. If it doesn't work then you can go for IUI. Hope I have answered your question.
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Can Blood Work Showing High Prolactin Cause Problem In Conceiving?

Hi, if your prolactin levels are high, repeat it in fasting state if not given prior in fasting. If it s high again, medicines are available for its treatment. So, it can come back to normal and you can conceive. But , your age is slightly on a higher side, so you can take some medical help in conceiving fast. You can take some medicines for growth of your follicles and track your follicles growth by repeated ultrasound. When follicles reach a size more than 17 to 18 mm, take injection for rupturing the follicles. Be in contact with your husband for next 2 to 3 days. Take progesterone for next 2 weeks. Do a urine pregnancy test at home after that. You can try like that for 3 months. If it doesn t work then you can go for IUI. Hope I have answered your question. Regards Dr khushboo