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₹2,140View detailsSerum Prolactin
The Serum Prolactin test checks the amount of prolactin, a hormone made by the pituitary gland. This hormone plays a role in various body functions. In women, prolactin supports breast growth and milk production during pregnancy and breastfeeding. In men, it h...
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The Serum Prolactin test checks the amount of prolactin, a hormone made by the pituitary gland. This hormone plays a role in various body functions. In women, prolactin supports breast growth and milk production during pregnancy and breastfeeding. In...
Understanding Serum Prolactin
Prolactin plays a crucial role in a wide range of physiological processes, particularly in the initiation and maintenance of breastfeeding in women. Its release is controlled by the pituitary gland and can be influenced by several factors, including pregnancy, breastfeeding, emotional or physical stress, sleep patterns, and certain medications.
The Serum Prolactin test helps diagnose hyperprolactinemia (high prolactin levels).It can be caused by certain medicines, pituitary tumors (called prolactinomas), thyroid p...
What does Serum Prolactin measure?
The Serum Prolactin test checks the amount of prolactin, a hormone made by the pituitary gland. This hormone plays a role in various body functions. In women, prolactin supports breast growth and milk production during pregnancy and breastfeeding. In men, it helps control immune function and supports reproductive health.
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