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How important is prolactin? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by MicrondeMMMMMMM@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/mtf@lemmy.blahaj.zone

Hello everyone, I just got my test results back and everything seems to be good, although I'm slightly concerned that my prolactin is too low, it's at 9ng/mL.

I looked up prolactin online and it seems it regulates breast growth and pregnancy, could low prolactin levels slow my breast growth?

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[-] LadyAutumn@lemmy.blahaj.zone 11 points 5 months ago

Not that I've ever heard of. The main things doctors generally monitor are blood estrogen and testosterone. High T levels can inhibit breast growth, and the same with low E levels.

Worth speaking with a medical professional (if you have one) about how you feel about your results. Doses may need to be adjusted. You should be on some form of estrogen, and an anti-androgen depending on your E dose.

[-] MicrondeMMMMMMM@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 5 months ago

Hello! thanks for answering! All my levels seem to be good including Estradiol, Testosterone, LH and FSH (I'm not on prog just yet) I was just scared that my prolactin could slow my breast growth. I dont see it being talked about much so I'll assume it's not that important 🤷‍♀️.

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