Prolactinoma laboratory tests

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Laboratory Findings

• Prolactin blood levels are tested in women with unexplained milk secretion (galactorrhea) or irregular menses or infertility, and in men with impaired sexual function and, in rare cases, milk secretion.
• If prolactin is high, thyroid function tests are done.

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