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Will Lowering Prolactin Increase Testosterone?
Will Lowering Prolactin Increase Testosterone?
Chloe Bennett••6 min read
In hyperprolactinemia
hyperprolactinemia
Medical treatment of hyperprolactinemia is based upon use of dopamine agonists (DA): bromocriptine, lisuride, quinagolide and cabergoline. In over 80% of cases, these drugs induce normal prolactinemia and ovulatory cycles. In resistant cases, the DA should be changed.
, which induces hypogonadism, the excess prolactin interferes with secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone, resulting in decreased testosterone and erectile dysfunction. Hyperprolactinemia caused by a pituitary tumor
pituitary tumor
Results: The authors found an overall estimated prevalence of pituitary adenomas of 16.7% (14.4% in autopsy studies and 22.5% in radiologic studies).
can be managed with surgery and/or a dopamine agonist.
Does high prolactin cause high testosterone?
High prolactin levels can also cause milk discharge from the breasts. Men — When a high blood prolactin concentration interferes with the function of the testicles, the production of testosterone (the main male sex hormone), and sperm production.
Can low prolactin cause low testosterone?
In men, the most common symptom are due to low testosterone levels caused by prolactin leading to decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and impotence; in some men, high prolactin levels and low testosterone levels will also cause breast enlargement and tenderness, but this is less common.
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