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I have been suffering from premature ejaculation and low testosterone level. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I got married three years ago. My sexual health was good, but in one year, I got premature ejaculation, and I did not have the feeling to have sex. My testosterone level is low, and my prolactin hormone is high. Please suggest what is best for me.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like you may be experiencing a combination of sexual health concerns. Here are some suggestions: Address low testosterone: Low testosterone, also known as hypogonadism, can contribute to decr... Read Full »
I took Risperidone. Will it cause breast cancer?
Query: Hi doctor, I took Risperidone 3 mg daily for 11 months. Can it cause breast cancer? Also, I took ayurveda medicine for irregular periods. When I developed loss of appetite and nausea I stopped it. I took it only for one and a half month. I did not inform my psychiatrist about this. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Risperidone can cause a condition known as hyperprolactinemia or an increase in serum prolactin levels. This is associated with a number of symptoms, including secretion of milk from the breast, stoppage of periods, etc. The increased risk of cancer is someth... Read Full »
I am not pregnant, but my prolactin hormone is elevated. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My periods were two weeks late, so I went to the doctor a couple of days ago, and the pregnancy came back negative. So, I went to have my blood drawn yesterday, and they said I had elevated prolactin. I started my period the day after I went to the doctor (or so I think), and I am bleedin... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Just relax, those are too many questions. Let me say even this anxiety can cause a rise in prolactin. Let me tell you about ovulation and then about prolactin. In normal periods, your FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) rises around the 3 to 4 day of periods. This will s... Read Full »
Why am I not getting periods despite taking medications?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 35-year-old female. My weight is 91, and I have three children. I am not having my menstrual period for the past four years. After running some tests, doctors confirmed it is high prolactin, and gave me drugs, but it did not help. I want to find out if there going to be any dama... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It points out that you had early menopause, which occurs in 5 to 10 percent of women at age less than 40 years of age. And yes it has adverse effects same just like menopause in another woman at the usual age. So you must consult your local doctor and get a prescrip... Read Full »
I have elevated testosterone and prolactin levels. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am not getting periods for the last three months. I have with me some blood tests and USG pelvis scan. The report of that scan is normal but in the blood test, I found my free testosterone level has increased to 1.04 nq/dL and prolactin is 33.2 ng/ml. Please tell me if this is a seri... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Free testosterone is very slightly increased but serum prolactin is remarkably increased and that can reduce or disturb cycles and even stop these. Are you on any treatment or hormonal intake ... Read Full »
Who is to be consulted for my daughter's high prolactin?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter's prolactin is 238. What is the cause behind this? Whom should I consult for this? What is the further treatment? There is no headache or stress. She had some periods problem before and now she is fine with that. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I need a little more information to help you better. 1. Does she have any milky discharge from her breasts? Are her periods regular? 2. Is she suffering from double vision? What medication she is having now? She will need a full evaluation from an endocrinologist to d... Read Full »
I have a long period span. Should I take Hcg injections?
Query: Hi doctor, In the last two months my period span was 34 days. As I am trying to get conceive I went to gynecologist to know is there any wrong. She asked me to get CBC (complete blood count), hormone test and urine test. My blood sugar and all other are normal. My LH 6.31, FSH 7.91 and prolactin 53.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your problem and seen the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient's identity). Period span of up to 35 days is normal. Your prolactin 53.92 is high and you need medicine for it. A follicle size of 1.8 cm or more is mature and if it doe... Read Full »
I have low AMH levels. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, Last month on day 2, my TSH level was 4,9304 uIU/mL, free T4 was 102 ng/dL, and prolactin was 30.63 ng/mL. My last six months' menstrual cycle lengths were 34 days, 28 days, 28 days, 28 days, 36 days, and 19 days respectively. My cycle statistics are as follows. The average cycle length i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are suffering from hyperprolactinemia and borderline subclinical hypothyroidism. Both of these can cause a delay in ovulation and hence irregularity in cycles. Ideally, menses between 23 to 35 days are considered normal as per the definition. In your case, the co... Read Full »
I have high thyroid and prolactin levels. Can I conceive?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been trying to conceive for last one year. Examination showed high thyroid and prolactin levels. My doctor put me on Thyronorm 25 and Cabergoline 0.5. My thyroid levels became normal but my prolactin levels came down to 35.06 from 55 after three months. Recent blood test showed 37.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. High prolactin level may be due to stress or usage of multiple drugs. Are you under any other medication? As your prolactin level is responding to Cabergoline, you may need to increase the dose to get your prolactin under control. Revert back with the answer for the above... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,Yesterday, I noticed a small quantity of transparent white liquid coming out of both of my breasts when I squeezed and pressed them. I am currently on my period, and I am physically active. Pressing of breasts is common between me and my partner. Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The white discharge resembling milk secretion from your breasts can be caused by an elevated level of prolactin hormone. I would suggest you undergo a blood test to measure your prolactin hormone levels. This condition is treatable, and fo... Read Full »