I am under the constant supervision of an endocrinologist due to hypothyroidism. Unfortunately, despite he althy eating and intensive exercise (an hour a day on average), I still have a problem with overweight - I generally get fat from the air. Recently, someone gave me the idea of ​​testing the level of prolactin, as it may be related to another disease, e.g. a pituitary tumor (and once I actually had a high level in the study after MTC 1800 mlU / l). Is prolactin levels somehow related to thyroid disease? Does one arise from the other? Thyroid problems were diagnosed as I was having problems with my cycle, but it was back to normal, so we didn't pursue that further.

There is a link between prolactin and thyroid hormones. The same factor that stimulates the secretion of TSH also stimulates the secretion of prolactin. As for ignoring any he alth problems, consult only your attending physician.

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Barbara Grzechocińska

Assistant professor at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical University of Warsaw. I accept privately in Warsaw at ul. Krasińskiego 16 m 50 (registration is available every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).

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