WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 1998: Re: Prolactin and ovarian cysts

Re: Prolactin and ovarian cysts

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 30 Mar 1998 18:44:10 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 30 Mar 1998, Cash, wrote: >
> Last year I was diagnosed with a high prolactin level without being
>pregnant. A blood test was taken because my breast became and remained
>swollen and very tender throughout several menstrual cycles.
>Concurrently, I
>was also diagnosed with an ovarian cyst which caused some pain and
>discomfort. After taking Parlodel for six months, the prolactin level
>dropped to normal, and two months of oral contraceptives took care of
>the
>ovarian cyst.
> I am now having indications that the prolactin level has again
>increased
>(same symptoms as above). Do ovarian cysts have anything to do with an
>elevated prolactin level or vice-versa? Just wondering, since the
>pelvic
>pain and discomfort seem also to be increasing. I am scheduled for a
>diagnostic laparoscopy and hysteroscopy on April 3 (numerous tests have
>already been completed to rule out problems in other organs/areas) since
>I've
>been having pain and problems for over a year and a half. Should my
>doctor/
>surgeon also look for any recurring ovarian cysts?
>
>RC

Elevated prolactin levels can, by a complicated cascade of biochemical events, prevent ovulation. This may be a cause for recurrent cysts in some women due to lack of ovulation. On the other hand, they may be totally unrelated. Ovarian cysts can be easily evaluated via sonography.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm
http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm

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