With a proper examination, about half of women show an elevated level of this hormone. If you have an irregular menstrual cycle, it also means that you need to check your blood for prolactin.
This analysis is required for women with such indications:
- absence of ovulation or menstruation;
- bleeding of the uterus;
- infertility;
- seals in the chest.
Prolactin - preparation for the analysis
To determine the true level of the hormone, blood must be taken for analysis at a certain period of the menstrual cycle, namely 6-7 days after the onset of menstruation.
To ensure that the results of a blood test for prolactin are true, special training is needed. It is necessary to exclude measures that contribute to the increase of the level of this hormone.
The most active prolactin is produced with sexual arousal, so part of the preparation of delivery of prolactin will be the exclusion of any sexual relationship. You should also refrain from visiting the sauna, drinking alcohol, do not be nervous and take care of your breasts, as any trauma of the breast will increase the release of prolactin into the blood. Preparation for the analysis of prolactin will also be refusal of breakfast and smoking several hours before blood donation, as the analysis is performed on an empty stomach.
Already in the manipulation room, tell the nurse the information about your cycle, the period of pregnancy, menopause, the medications you take - all this affects the concentration of the hormone in the blood.
If you carefully followed all the recommendations and, according to the results of the research, you have increased this hormone, do not rush to draw conclusions, try to pass the analysis on prolactin a little later again, in no case neglecting preparation for it.