Bloodwork...need advice on high prolactin

[Snicks134]

I'm currently on 60mgs e3d...libido is all over the place. Wondering if the fluctuation in prolactin is the cause? My prolactin changes with every bloodwork, it has fluctuated from 18-47 in recent tests. Anyone have similar symptoms? Also, I'm currently taking 200 synthroid .

 

[Vince]

Where your prolactin levels check the same time. Your prolactin levels change throughout the day, so the test is usually given between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.—about three hours after you wake.

 

[MarkM]

The PTH of 47 is not your Prolactin. It is parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels. PTH is made by four tiny parathyroid glands in your neck. These glands control calcium levels in your blood.

Your Prolactin levels were 16 and 18.8 and all hormones will fluctuate. If you have sex and ejaculate the day before or on the day of your labs your Prolactin will be elevated but the same is true for your PSA but I do not see that the PSA was tested. If you are supplementing with arginine it can also elevate your prolactin levels.

It is possible that there is a tumor on the pituitary gland which can elevate prolactin levels but if that was the case I would expect the prolactin to be much higher than 16 to 18.8. This is something you should discuss with your doctor.

 

[CoastWatcher]

The PTH of 47 is not your Prolactin. It is parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels. PTH is made by four tiny parathyroid glands in your neck. These glands control calcium levels in your blood.

Your Prolactin levels were 16 and 18.8 and all hormones will fluctuate. If you have sex and ejaculate the day before or on the day of your labs your Prolactin will be elevated but the same is true for your PSA but I do not see that the PSA was tested. If you are supplementing with arginine it can also elevate your prolactin levels.

It is possible that there is a tumor on the pituitary gland which can elevate prolactin levels but if that was the case I would expect the prolactin to be much higher than 16 to 18.8. This is something you should discuss with your doctor.

Excellent comments here. Typically, a prolactinoma would produce consistently higher levels.

 

[Snicks134]

Excellent comments here. Typically, a prolactinoma would produce consistently higher levels.

Thank you for feedback! My comments in regards to my prolactin levels were from my last 4 tests. My levels were in the range of 18-47.

 

[MarkM]

I don’t see any test you posted with a prolactin level of 47.

 

[Systemlord]

I believe the fluctuations have more to do with your injection frequency, SHBG is lower and levels are expected to fluctuate with the 3.5 days between injections. I always stress how important and EOD protocol is for low SHB men.

How long have you been on your current TRT protocol?

 

[Guided_by_Voices]

I have found a low dose of Chasteberry to be helpful. It is well-known to lower prolactin and it is cheap and easily available. Like anything else, it takes some experimentation to calibrate.

 

[Snicks134]

I believe the fluctuations have more to do with your injection frequency, SHBG is lower and levels are expected to fluctuate with the 3.5 days between injections. I always stress how important and EOD protocol is for low SHB men.

How long have you been on your current TRT protocol?

3 months

 

[Snicks134]

I have found a low dose of Chasteberry to be helpful. It is well-known to lower prolactin and it is cheap and easily available. Like anything else, it takes some experimentation to calibrate.

Thank you!

 

[Vince Carter]

Need answers to your sexual activity prior to each test...any activity/orgasm/etc etc can elevate prolactin levels. This has been asked about once already and you avoided it.

 

[Snicks134]

Where your prolactin levels check the same time. Your prolactin levels change throughout the day, so the test is usually given between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.—about three hours after you wake.

Yes, testing was done around 8ish in the am for all of my tests.