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When Menstrual Periods Stop

A high prolactin level could be caused by certain medications or a small growth in the pituitary gland called a pituitary adenoma. Your doctor will review your medications to see if one of them may be a contributing factor. Your doctor will likely order an MRI or CT scan to get a picture of your pituitary gland.

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Online Medical Reviewer: Faculty of Harvard Medical School
Date Last Reviewed: 5/26/2006
Date Last Modified: 5/18/2006

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