What are the reasons for high prolactin in women

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Doctor's answer:

High prolactin levels - Cause 1) Hypothalamic disorders causing high prolactin: Mainly diseases of the hypothalamus and adjacent areas, such as encephalitis, pinealoma, pseudotumor, pituitary stalk section, etc., can cause a decrease in prolactin inhibitory factor produced by the hypothalamus. "Obstruction" can lead to uncontrolled prolactin production due to the loss of inhibition.