What is hyperprolactinemia?

Hyperprolactinemia is a condition characterized by overproduction of prolactin, which is a hormone stimulating milk production in females. This increase in prolactin can be caused by a tumor, pregnancy, or certain medications. Treatment depends on the cause of the condition.

How do members experience hyperprolactinemia?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hyperprolactinemia*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for hyperprolactinemia*

Who has hyperprolactinemia on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 5
40s 3
50s 5
60s 0
70+ 3

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 6
Female 13