Posted by Maisy on August 16, 2001, at 6:58:59
In reply to Prolactin hormone level and bromocriptine ?, posted by ben on August 14, 2001, at 13:52:36
I don't know about the symptoms of prolactinemia in men, but I can tell you that I have had prolactinemia for about a decade and only suffered post-partum depression after my third child (which is persistent they think due to an underlying depressive disorder). Years ago they changed the normal range upward. I was on bromocriptine for a year or so while trying to become pregnant and it made no difference to my fertility nor did I feel any effects other than a chronically stuffy nose. I think the brand name I used was Parlodel which if I remember correctly had been a source of debate within the FDA and the medical community. They were thinking of pulling this drug off the US market due to the association of some cancers. I don't know if this was actually done or not. If you go for a prolactin level it is important to get it as soon as possible after waking, abstaining from food, drink and smoking.
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