Prolactin is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland and is present in both men and women. Under normal circumstances, the secretion of prolactin must be maintained at an appropriate level. If it is too high, it can lead to endocrine disorders, resulting in infertility. So, what are the reasons for high prolactin levels in men?
Analysis of the Causes of High Prolactin in Men
Excessive prolactin is related to various factors, such as the influence of hypothalamus pituitary gland, which can lead to disharmony in sexual life. If left untreated, it can ultimately lead to infertility. Excessive prolactin can lead to decreased libido and infertility. When the prolactin level in the body is too high, it can cause male dysfunction, infertility, and so on. Hyperprolactinemia is a common hypothalamic pituitary gonadal disease, where excessive levels of prolactin can interfere with the function of the reproductive glands.
The causes of prolactin include intracranial tumors, prolactinomas, or inflammation, which can lead to hypothalamic damage, decreased prolactin levels, and idiopathic hyperprolactinemia; Pituitary non functional tumor, compression of the pituitary stalk, and damage to the hypothalamic pituitary connection; Primary hypothyroidism, liver and kidney dysfunction, etc.
The hazards of high prolactin levels
In adolescents, the main symptoms are delayed growth of genital hair, loss of nocturnal emission function, and slower growth rate; In adults, it manifests as decreased libido and erectile dysfunction. 5% of patients may experience lactation and breast development, while others may experience abnormal ejaculation, decreased semen, or even azoospermia. If symptoms occur, timely treatment is necessary to prevent male infertility. Discover diseases and seek timely treatment to avoid infertility caused by illness.
Treatment methods for high prolactin levels
General treatment methods
If the PRL level is not significantly elevated and the tumor is small, and cannot be detected by X-ray, regular follow-up should be conducted and no treatment should be given temporarily. PRL elevation caused by medication should be discontinued; The treatment of primary diseases such as hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism should focus on treating the underlying disease.
Drug therapy
Drug therapy is the preferred method of treatment, and for those without symptoms of tumor compression, drug therapy should be the main approach.
Surgical treatment method
Suitable for patients with larger tumors and obvious compression symptoms, who have been treated with medication for more than 3 months but still have no significant effect. However, surgical treatment is often not thorough, especially for larger tumors, which still require oral medication or radiation therapy after surgery.
The above is the reason why male prolactin is high, as well as the harm of high prolactin. At the same time, we also introduce common methods for treating high prolactin for your reference.
