High levels of the hormone prolactin can contribute to fertility issues.
What is hyperprolactinemia?
Hyperprolactinemia is, simply, high levels of the hormone prolactin.
Its expected that new moms have high levels of prolactin.
How does hyperprolactinemia affect fertility and getting pregnant?
Any time one of those hormones is out of balance, fertility can be impacted.
Without FSH, theres no ovulation and without ovulation, its impossible to get pregnant.
How does hyperprolactinemia affect pregnancy?
Your doctor may recommend an MRI or CT scan or refer you to an endocrinologist.
Hyperprolactinemia can make getting pregnant more difficult.
But the good news is that the right treatment can normalize prolactin levels, boosting your chances of conceiving.
