Elevated prolactin can be caused by several conditions such as tumor on the pituitary gland, breastfeeding, certain drugs (antidepressants and antipsychotics). There is some evidence that continued elevated prolactin especially toward menopause may contribute to breast cancer. Not sure about uterus or other body parts.
Elevated prolactin can be caused by several conditions such as tumor on the pituitary gland, breastfeeding, certain drugs (antidepressants and antipsychotics). There is some evidence that continued elevated prolactin especially toward menopause may contribute to breast cancer. Not sure about uterus or other body parts.
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