Health & Environment
Clinical Guidelines Examine High Prolactin And Reproductive Challenges
The Hindu18h
THE BRIEF
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Persistently elevated prolactin levels, known as hyperprolactinaemia, can interfere with normal reproductive functions by suppressing ovulation.
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A 2025 clinical guideline links elevated prolactin to pregnancy loss and luteal phase deficiency, recommending repeat testing before treatment.
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Other common causes of elevated prolactin include benign pituitary tumors, hypothyroidism, certain medications, and physical stress.