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Re: High prolactin levels - ADDENDUM TO MY QUESTION ABOVE From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net) Fri, 12 Jan 2001 00:09:10 -0600 (CST) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: R. Daniel Braun, MD: "Re: 10 yr old daughter" Previous message: Claudia Twisdale RN: "Re: Laproscopy" In reply to: anonymous@obgyn.net: "Re: High prolactin levels - ADDENDUM TO MY QUESTION ABOVE" At Thu, 11 Jan 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: > >I have been reading on the web about weight gain being related to high >prolactin but nothing real conclusive or direct. I am 31 (sorry, posted >to the wrong board!) and have gained probably 30 lbs in the past 1-1/2 >years with no appreciable change in diet or exercise. I realize >metabolism changes as you age but this significant of a gain so quickly >seemed so odd to me. My Primary wasn't at all concerned. Could the >prolactin be a factor? > >At Thu, 11 Jan 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >> >>I had blood work done on day 5 of my cycle and it came back with >>elevated prolactin levels. My doctor wants me to repeat the test which >>is fine. However, I wondered how hight prolactin affects the ability to >>get pregnant and what the treatment is. I have been doing BBT for about >>6 cycles now and consistently ovulate on day 17-18 and my cycle is 28-29 >>days. Could prolactin cause the delayed ovulation/short luteal phase? >>Thanks. The most common cause for an elevated Prolactin is stress. If prolactin is over 50 a pituitary tumor is possible and needs to be looked for. -- R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG This is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be replacement or substitute for consultation and examination by an appropriate medical professional. Due to time constraints, private e-mails cannot be answered. Next message: R. Daniel Braun, MD: "Re: 10 yr old daughter" Previous message: Claudia Twisdale RN: "Re: Laproscopy" In reply to: anonymous@obgyn.net: "Re: High prolactin levels - ADDENDUM TO MY QUESTION ABOVE"

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