WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 1997: Re: Birth control pills and prolactin levels

Re: Birth control pills and prolactin levels

From: Kelly (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 31 Oct 1997 21:23:38 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 29 Oct 1997, Chris wrote: >
>Hi,
>I had a blood test last May which showed very high prolactin
>levels in my blood, 98. I had an MRI which turned up normal. I was on
>the pill during that time. I had been taking the pill (Gynera) from
>January 96 till last August. When I repeated the blood test on 13th
>October 1997, the prolactin levels were down to 32. Why? Is it because
>of
>the birth control pills? After stopping the pill, I had my period
>(September 97) once, but my period iss delayed for this month. How are
>all this connected? Should I worry about it? What should be my course of
>action?
>Thanks in advance.

Birth control pills can cause an increase in prolactin levels, as can marijuana, other medications like phenothiazines (like Thorazine), hypothyroidism, and pituitary tumors. Increases prolactin may lead to lack of ovulation, whiich in turn can cause you to skip periods. You need to discuss wiht your doctor whether any further testing or follow up is needed.

-- Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG S. Lake Tahoe, CA

note: Opinions here are for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your own physician. It cannot take the place of a face to face consultation and examination.

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