Increased prolactin in men

The level of prolactin is very variable throughout the day and can vary under the influence of various factors. For example, during sleep, intimacy, after psycho-emotional overstrain or physical exertion. If men have prolactin, then it can also be a sign of a serious illness and cause various disorders in the body.

The causes of increased prolactin

The cause of increased prolactin in a man can be the following diseases:

1. Tumors of the pituitary gland. It is in this gland that prolactin is produced. And with a tumor, the size of the organ increases and the number of functioning cells that produce excess hormone.
2. Diseases of the hypothalamus (encephalitis, meningitis, tuberculosis, tumors, brain trauma). This structure of the brain regulates the production of prolactin by the synthesis of prolactoliberin, which stimulates the formation of this hormone.
3. Other endocrine disorders, such as hypothyroidism, hyperplasia of the adrenal cortex, can cause an increase in the level of prolactin in the blood.
4. Severe liver dysfunction (eg, cirrhosis). Since the liver inactivates the majority of hormones.
5. Stress.

The main symptoms with increased prolactin

High prolactin in men can cause dysfunction in the genital area. In this case, the regulation of the production of sex hormones is disturbed. This is due to the fact that in the case of increased prolactin there is an increase in the level of estrogen. In turn, the increase in these hormones contributes to a decrease in the production of testosterone. Also, changes in the level of prolactin affect the formation of spermatozoa, their mobility and proper development. Therefore, if the husband has increased prolactin, then this can be the cause of infertility .

The consequences of increased prolactin in men is erectile dysfunction, impotence. Another unpleasant symptom is an increase in the mammary glands in men, and a decrease in the manifestation of secondary sexual characteristics. Due to a significant cosmetic defect this creates a lot of problems in everyday life.

Treatment of hyperprolactinemia

Treatment aimed at changing the level of prolactin can be medicated and surgical. Consider how you can reduce prolactin in men, and what drugs are needed. Of drugs, Parlodel is most commonly used, which suppresses the secretion of the hormone in the pituitary gland. It is also possible to use Levodop, Peritol and others.

But most often the cause of this condition is the tumor of the pituitary gland, producing a hormone. Therefore, the treatment of increased prolactin in men should be aimed at eliminating the neoplasm. The tumor is removed surgically or by radiotherapy. With a significant tumor size - combine the above methods.