Has your physician ordered any further diagnostic testing, such as an MRI? Has a referral to see an endocrinologist been suggested?
One cause of high prolactin levels is a prolactinoma, which is a non-cancerous tumor of the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland is a small gland which produces prolactin. It is located just below the brain. A prolactinoma is diagnosed by elevated prolactin levels and a evidence of a mass in the pituitary gland, as seen on an MRI scan.
Certain medications, such as the major tranquilizers trifluoperazine and haloperidol, Reglan, which is prescribed to treat GERD, Methyldopa and Reserpine block the effects of dopamine at the pituitary gland or can deplete dopamine stores in the brain thus causing the pituitary to secrete more prolactin.
Other tumors of the pituitary gland, like Cushing's syndrome, breast stimulation and hypothyroidism can cause high prolactin levels.
I think further testing is necessary to make a diagnosis.
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Hello Anonymous,
Has your physician ordered any further diagnostic testing, such as an MRI? Has a referral to see an endocrinologist been suggested?
One cause of high prolactin levels is a prolactinoma, which is a non-cancerous tumor of the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland is a small gland which produces prolactin. It is located just below the brain. A prolactinoma is diagnosed by elevated prolactin levels and a evidence of a mass in the pituitary gland, as seen on an MRI scan.
Certain medications, such as the major tranquilizers trifluoperazine and haloperidol, Reglan, which is prescribed to treat GERD, Methyldopa and Reserpine block the effects of dopamine at the pituitary gland or can deplete dopamine stores in the brain thus causing the pituitary to secrete more prolactin.
Other tumors of the pituitary gland, like Cushing's syndrome, breast stimulation and hypothyroidism can cause high prolactin levels.
I think further testing is necessary to make a diagnosis.
Maryann
May 16, 2012 - 4:27pmThis Comment
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