Prolactin Chinese Medicine Formula

Speaking of prolactin, I believe everyone is more familiar with it. Prolactin is like human hormones and is closely connected with human health. However, many people may have elevated prolactin levels due to various reasons. Elevated prolactin levels can be treated with Chinese medicine, but the specific formula requires seeing a doctor, because everyone's physical condition is different, and the Chinese medicine prescriptions to be used are also different.

Prolactin main introduction

Prolactin is a polypeptide hormone, often referred to as prolactin in clinical practice. It is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland. Prolactin is in its most active state during the middle and late stages of pregnancy and lactation, which promotes the development of female breasts and lactation. The maximum prolactin level in the serum of non-pregnant women should not exceed 20 ng/ml. The secretion of prolactin is pulsatile and can vary greatly within a day.

What happens if prolactin is not treated?

High prolactin is actually a manifestation of endocrine disorder, which is more common in women and relatively rare in men. If PRL continues to rise, it will cause a certain disorder in the function of the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal axis. If it is not treated, it may cause women to experience irregular menstruation, infertility, etc., which are specifically manifested in the following aspects:

1. Low estrogen status

There are varying degrees of menstrual abnormalities, such as infrequent menstruation, long-term amenorrhea, and vaginal dryness; there are also some menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and palpitations.

2. Infertility

If the prolactin level is not particularly high, ovulation will still occur, but the follicular phase may be prolonged, while the luteal phase will be significantly shortened. Low progesterone levels will directly cause some incomplete luteal function and difficulty in conception. Even if fertilization occurs, it will be difficult to implant, and there may be signs of preclinical miscarriage. Patients with significantly increased prolactin will also directly affect their ovulation function and cause anovulatory infertility.

3. Hyperandrogenism

If high prolactin levels are not treated, they may be accompanied by high androgen levels, and the patient may also experience symptoms such as obesity, acne, and hirsutism.

What will happen if high prolactin is not treated? Through the above article, we already know that its harmfulness is still very great, so we hope that some female patients can realize its seriousness after reading this article. If their prolactin is too high, they must seek treatment as soon as possible to avoid causing greater trouble.