Prolactin in Men Part 2: Hyperprolactinemia (High Prolactin Levels) and Management

In Part 1 of our prolactin post, we covered the basic physiology of prolactin and symptoms/basic management of low prolactin levels.

This this post, we’ll discuss signs/symptoms of high prolactin levels, causes, and management.

Diagnosing hyperprolactinemia

In general, hyperprolactinemia is diagnosed by lab tests and in men is defined as prolactin levels above 18-20 ng/mL.