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What is Pooled - Prolactin in Mumbai?
The Pooled - Prolactin test measures the levels of prolactin, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland, in the blood. This test involves taking multiple blood samples over a specified period, usually several hours, to provide an average or "pooled" level of prolactin. This approach helps capture fluctuations in prolactin levels, providing a clearer assessment of hormonal status. It is widely available with Tata 1Mg labs at an affordable price in Mumbai.
The Pooled - Prolactin test is recommended for women with symptoms like changes in sexual drive, abnormal breast milk production, or irregular periods, helping assess conditions like infertility, menstrual issues, or galactorrhea. In men, it helps evaluate sexual dysfunction and infertility, particularly in those with erectile dysfunction or abnormal breast enlargement. The test can also detect low prolactin levels, which may indicate pituitary disorders or medication effects, and is useful for monitoring treatment in individuals with prolactinomas.
An overnight fasting is preferred for this test. Therefore, do not eat or drink anything except water before the test. Given that prolactin levels fluctuate throughout the day, three equal blood samples are withdrawn at 15-minute intervals to ensure accurate diagnosis.
What does Pooled - Prolactin measure?
The Pooled - Prolactin checks prolactin levels by collecting three blood samples at regular intervals and pooling them together in the lab in order to rule out physiological changes in prolactin secretion.
During pregnancy, prolactin, along with other hormones like estrogen and progesterone, helps develop breast tissue and start milk production. After childbirth, prolactin helps maintain the milk supply, and its levels usually go down if breastfeeding doesn't happen. Besides pregnancy, the most common cause of high prolactin levels is prolactinoma, a tumor in the pituitary gland that makes too much prolactin. These tumors are usually non-cancerous and are more common in women, though men can also have them.
If the pituitary gland or tumor grows too large, it can press on the optic nerve, causing headaches and problems with vision. It can also affect other hormones produced by the pituitary gland. The Pooled - Prolactin test helps doctors formulate a treatment plan to address the causes of abnormal prolactin levels.
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