What is hyperprolactinemia?
Hyperprolactinemia is a condition characterized by overproduction of prolactin, which is a hormone stimulating milk production in females. This increase in prolactin can be caused by a tumor, pregnancy, or certain medications. Treatment depends on the cause of the condition.
How do members experience hyperprolactinemia?
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for hyperprolactinemia*
Who has hyperprolactinemia on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 2 | |
30s | 8 | |
40s | 3 | |
50s | 6 | |
60s | 2 | |
70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 8 | |
Female | 18 |