Patient's question:
In May 2003 (when menopause had already begun), I had an endocrine check, and the prolactin level was 83. In early 2005, the check showed 100.5, while other hormones were normal. It's serious. Now I have been taking bromocriptine continuously, and if I don't take it, I get my period, but the flow is very light—sometimes it comes for one day and then stops after two days. I don't know when I will be cured, or if I still have a chance to get pregnant.First follow-up question: The unit is: mIU/L.
Second follow-up question: The reference range is: 2.8–29.2 ng/mL (normal for females).
I have also been taking traditional Chinese medicine for about six months.
Doctor's answer:
Taking hormone medications for a long time can make a person gain weight. Taking bromocriptine helps control prolactin levels well, and ovulation in the ovaries returns to normal. Of course, it is easier to get pregnant than before taking the medication. High prolactin levels indicate a decrease in estrogen and an increase in androgens. This can affect other endocrine functions and future fertility levels. High prolactin levels in women are more likely to cause ovulation disorders.