Hyperprolactinemia
Moderateहिंदी: अनियमित मासिक धर्म · தமிழ்: மாதவிடாய் கோளாறு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಅನಿಯಮಿತ ಮುಟ್ಟು · తెలుగు: అక్రమ రుతుస్రావం · বাংলা: অনিয়মিত মাসিক · मराठी: अनियमित मासिक पाळी · ગુજરાતી: અનિયમિત માસિક
About this condition
Elevated prolactin hormone causes irregular or absent periods and sometimes milk discharge from breasts. It is fairly common in Indian women and can result from medications, pituitary tumors (usually benign), or stress. Blood tests confirm diagnosis and treatment with medications normalizes prolactin and restores periods.
Common symptoms
irregular periodsabsent periodsbreast milk dischargeheadachedifficulty conceivingreduced libido
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When to see a doctor: within 1 week
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Hyperprolactinemia?
irregular periods, absent periods, breast milk discharge, headache, difficulty conceiving, reduced libido.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1 week
Is Hyperprolactinemia common in India?
Hyperprolactinemia is commonly seen across India.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
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