Finally got the results of a blood test for PCOS and they have written to say that my prolactin level is, quote, a 'little bit high'... They are saying that it is most likely a result of the pill I was taking, which is of course possible - but I realised after my last appointment that I had misjudged when I had stopped taking the pill, and so gave them a much more recent date of 2-3 months. In fact, I have now calculated, I stopped taking it close to 6 months ago now. This seems a long time for the pill to be still having an effect on my hormone levels, no...?
Seeing as the testing was done because I am concerned I have PCOS, is there not just as likely a chance that this is because of PCOS??! Now they are saying I should have the test done again in a month's time to see if the level is coming down, but tbh I don't want to wait much longer to start getting a clearer diagnosis. It's stressing me out not knowing what is causing the trouble, and my brief Google of Prolactin shows that stress can be a reason for it to be raised, so stress is obviously not going to help! Should I make an appointment with the GP and try to be a bit pushier about a referral (to, I assume, an endocrinologist?) I'm almost 33 and don't want this to carry on stressing me out once we take the plunge and start TTC - and if there is a hormonal problem we will start TTC sooner rather than later.
Sorry for long post, am a bit stressed!! (for a change...)
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High prolactin level - what does/could this mean?
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emeraldgirl1 · 01/09/2009 10:52
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