I recently had some blood tests done, and my doctor mentioned my prolactin levels. I'm trying to conceive, and now I'm wondering, does prolactin affect the chances of getting pregnant or maintaining a pregnancy?
According to my pregnancy tracker app, prolactin is the key hormone for lactation. If you are already pregnant, your levels will naturally rise. But if you are trying to conceive and your prolactin is abnormally high, it can sometimes interfere with ovulation, so check with your doctor in that case.
I just delivered my baby and realized how important prolactin is! During my pregnancy, my doctor explained that prolactin prepares the milk glands, and now that my baby is nursing, it's what keeps my milk supply going. It's a completely normal and healthy part of the whole journey.
Yes, absolutely! Prolactin is the main hormone that helps your body produce milk for your baby. During pregnancy, your prolactin levels naturally go up to prepare your breasts, so it's a very positive and necessary hormone.
Having PCOS made me worry about all my hormone levels, including prolactin. If you are trying to get pregnant, high prolactin can sometimes delay your ovulation, which I faced too. It is best to get a simple blood test done and consult your gynac to keep everything balanced.
