Prolactin Hormone Test Normal Values - Hormones

• Prolactin Normal Values : 4.79 – 23.3 ng/mL

Reference Ranges :

• Pre-menopausal females: 3.3 – 26.7 ng/mL
• Pregnancy: 9.7 – 208.5 ng/mL
• Post-menopausal females: 2.7 – 19.6 ng/mL
• Males: 2.6 – 13.1 ng/mL

Possible Reasons for Elevated Prolactin:

• Physiological causes: stress, sleep, physical activity, sexual activity, nipple stimulation
• Pathological causes: pituitary tumors (e.g., prolactinoma), hypothyroidism, PCOS
• Medications: antipsychotics, antidepressants, antiemetics
• Macroprolactin: biologically inactive prolactin complex (suggested if symptoms are absent)

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