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Can I take Pantocid in the presence of high prolactin levels?
Query: Hello doctor, I was having heavy periods with frequent cycles. I am diagnosed with a simple cyst in my ovary. I am getting mild pain near the uterus on the left side of the ovary. I am also diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism for which I am taking Levothyroxine 25 micrograms. My estrogen and ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Pantocid DSR (Domperidone and Pantoprazole) can raise Prolactin levels. So, I suggest do not take it unless the prolactin levels are under control. I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below. 1. Take... Read Full »
Why do I have high prolactin and low testosterone levels?
Query: Hello doctor, My doctor wants me to get an MRI after my blood work. I wanted to get a second opinion, and I have attached my blood results. My prolactin is 20.4 ng/mL (above normal), total testosterone is 269.3 ng/dL (below normal), free testosterone is 8.9 ng/dL (normal), FSH is 3.7 mIU/mL (normal)... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for posting your query. See, your prolactin levels are high. There are only two reasons for that Problems in the testes and Problems in the pituitary gland located in the brain. Now your endocrinologist wants to know if there is any pituitary problem, which is c... Read Full »
My psychiatric medicines are causing hormonal side effects. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I was taking Soltus 100 mg for delusion problem for a year. Now, I am absolutely fine. Before a month, the doctor has reduced my dosage to Soltus 75 mg. Now, I am facing hormonal problems like weight gain and amenorrhea. I am having my menstrual cycles once in two months (after taking som... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are suffering from delusion disorder and you are taking Tablet Soltus 75 mg for the problem. It can lead to raised prolactin level as side effects. So, either dosage reduction is needed or this drug should be replaced by another antipsychotic medication and psych... Read Full »
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 »