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Hello, hyperprolactinemia is a condition characterized by elevated prolactin levels. Prolactin, also known as luteinizing hormone, is one of the hormones secreted by the pituitary gland. In patients with hyperprolactinemia, approximately 1/4 of cases are caused by pituitary tumors. Other potential causes include hypothalamic dysfunction, pituitary dysfunction, hypothyroidism, renal insufficiency, malignant tumors in other parts of the body, chest wall injury, and drug effects. When prolactin levels are excessively high in the body, it can inhibit the secretion of gonadotropins by the pituitary gland and directly affect the synthesis of sex hormones in the ovaries, leading to low serum estrogen levels. This can disrupt ovarian function, reduce ovulation, or cause anovulatory galactorrhea, and in severe cases, amenorrhea, resulting in infertility. It is recommended that you visit a hospital for a thorough examination to identify the underlying cause and receive targeted treatment.