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've been taking bromocriptine continuously, and if I don't take it, I get my period, but the flow is very light—sometimes it lasts for one or two days and then stops. I don't know when I'll 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've also been taking traditional Chinese medicine for about six months.
Doctor's answer:
Medications containing hormones can cause weight gain when taken for a long time. Taking bromocriptine helps control prolactin levels effectively, restoring normal ovulation in the ovaries. Of course, it becomes easier to get pregnant than before. High prolactin levels indicate a decrease in estrogen and an increase in androgens, which can affect other endocrine functions and future fertility. High prolactin levels in women are more likely to cause ovulation disorders.