Hypothyroidism and serum prolactin levels

ssivakami · 08-13-2002, 08:49 AM

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism more than 1.5 years back. Have been on thyroid supplement since.

But about a year back, my gyn checked my serum prolactin levels and found them to be a bit high. She gave me B-Long (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) to lower them. Now again, she suspects they may have gone up and has asked me to take the test.

Anyone else have this problem ? Any feedback ?
I read multiple articles where hypothyroidism has been specified as a cause for increased prolactin levels . High levels of prolactin also can interfere with ovulation cycles thereby delaying periods.

- S.

ssivakami · 08-14-2002, 01:57 AM

Hello ???

beautifuleyes · 08-14-2002, 02:06 AM

hi
I'm borderline hypo too and my prolactin level was slightly high but within normal. My gyn rx parlodel ( bromocriptine) for 1.5 months for the prolactin and ebexid for hypo.
It is linked. High prolactin may be because of a prolactinoma ie a benign tumour on the pituitary gland which also produces tsh.
check out http://www.pituitary.org
btw I'm Indian too. Where are u from?
c u around
luv

ssivakami · 08-14-2002, 07:37 AM

Hello .. and thanks for the reply.

I've been in many parts of India but am currently in Chennai.

- S.