What is hyperprolactinemia?
Hyperprolactinemia is a condition characterized by overproduction of prolactin, which is a hormone stimulating milk production in females. This increase in prolactin can be caused by a tumor, pregnancy, or certain medications. Treatment depends on the cause of the condition.
How do members experience hyperprolactinemia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hyperprolactinemia*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for hyperprolactinemia*
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Who has hyperprolactinemia on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 8 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 6 | |
| 60s | 2 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | |
| Female | 18 |
Talk to people with hyperprolactinemia
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