Hyperprolactinemia is a condition in which the level of the hormone prolactin in the blood is significantly higher than normal values. This hormone is called the "milk hormone" and is primarily associated with the enlargement and secretion of the mammary glands, as well as the stimulation of lactation (milk production). In reality, prolactin is involved in many biochemical processes that regulate the functioning of a woman's body. It plays an important role in the reproductive system, metabolism regulation, and correction of psychoemotional state. Therefore, the pathological elevation of its levels can cause menstrual cycle disorders, infertility, frigidity (loss of libido), anorgasmia (inability to achieve orgasm), obesity, osteoporosis, increased insulin secretion, and so on.
SYMPTOMS OF HYPERPROLACTINEMIA
In women, cyclic and sexual disorders can occur. Additionally, milk production from the mammary glands can happen without pregnancy. Altered hormonal levels can lead to androgenization (commonly known as 'masculinization'). This condition may result in symptoms similar to hyperprolactinemia, including increased hair growth, deepening of the voice, and excessive fatty skin.
Hyperprolactinemia
Among the main signs of pathological disorders, the following should be distinguished:
- hypoplasia of the uterus (thinning of the endometrial layer);
- galactorrhea (milky discharge from the breasts);
- prolonged menstrual cycle (over 35 days);
- inability to achieve orgasm and low libido.
Women also experience male-pattern hair growth on the body, along with other observed symptoms. These symptoms include obesity, acne, osteoporosis, and high levels of harmful cholesterol in the blood. Women may also experience cyclic and sexual disorders. Additionally, lactation can occur from the mammary glands even in the absence of pregnancy. Altered hormone levels can lead to androgenization or "masculinization," resulting in symptoms similar to hyperprolactinemia. These symptoms include increased hair growth, voice deepening, and excessive oiliness of the skin.
Among the main signs of pathological disorders, the following should be distinguished:
- hypoplasia of the uterus (thinning of the endometrial layer);
- galactorrhea (milky discharge from the breasts);
- prolonged menstrual cycle (over 35 days);
- inability to achieve orgasm and low libido.
Women also experience male-pattern hair growth on the body. Additionally, obesity, acne, osteoporosis, and high levels of harmful cholesterol in the blood are observed.