Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that plays a crucial role in lactation and reproductive function.
There are several reasons why a woman or man may be tested for prolactin. Some of the most common reasons include:
Women:
Men:
While the prolactin test is primarily used to diagnose and monitor conditions related to prolactin production, the reasons for testing may vary depending on the age and sex of the patient. Some differences include:
Women:
Men:
Children:
This comprehensive, targeted profile checks for a range of male hormones, diabetes, cholesterol and PSA - all which need to be analysed in any man with impotence problems so that any physical causes can be excluded.
It can be analysed with a finger-prick home test kit or with a phlebotomy sample
This profile is specifically tailored to analyse hormones related to fertility, menopause, and period problems. It can be be used to diagnose problems or to monitor hormone replacement medications.
Includiing oestrogen, luteinising hormone, follicle stimulating hormone and prolactin.
It can be performed on a finger-prick home sample as well as a phlebotomy sample.
Analyse all the hormones that are vital for men's physical, sexual and mental health and wellness.
These hormones which all diminish rapidly from middle age, include testosterone, free testosterone, DHEAS, SHBG, FSH, LH, oestradiol, prolactin and free androgen index.
This test is for every man, whether taking hormone treatments or not.
It can be done with a finger-prick as well as on a phlebotomy sample
Check the full range of hormones that affect, or are affected by, your fitness and sports activities.
It includes liver and thyroid function along with testosterone, SHBG, DHEAS, LH, FSH, oestradiol and prolactin.
It identifies any deficiencies or changes from fitness activity or from supplements.
Due to the comprehensive scale of this profile a phlebotomy sample is needed.