What are the dangers of high prolactin in men?

When it comes to infertility, the first thing that comes to mind is female friends, but what everyone doesn't know is that many male friends also have this symptom. What exactly causes infertility? It is estimated that there are many reasons for infertility! For example, high prolactin in men is one of them. So, in addition to causing infertility, what other harms does high prolactin in men have? Let me introduce it to you below.

Prolactin is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that can maintain the endocrine balance of the human body. If the pituitary gland or hypothalamus is abnormal, it will lead to increased prolactin secretion, which will affect the endocrine balance and bring many effects to the human body. Male hyperprolactinemia is mainly caused by pituitary prolactinoma, which leads to abnormal secretion. However, men are much lower than women in terms of abnormal prolactin. However, male hyperprolactinemia should not be ignored.

1. High prolactin in men has a certain impact on fertility. High prolactin in men is related to many factors, such as the influence of the hypothalamus-pituitary gland. It leads to sexual disharmony, and if not treated in time, it will eventually lead to infertility.

2. When the prolactin level in the body is too high, it can lead to male dysfunction and infertility. Hyperprolactinemia is a very common hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal disease. Excessive prolactin will interfere with the function of the gonads. The causes of prolactin include: intracranial tumors, prolactinomas, or inflammation, which cause damage to the hypothalamus and a decrease in prolactin inhibitors; idiopathic hyperprolactinemia; non-functional pituitary tumors, which compress the pituitary stalk and damage the hypothalamus-pituitary connection; primary hypothyroidism, hepatorenal insufficiency, etc.

3. Hyperprolactinemia is mainly manifested in adolescents as delayed growth of genital hair, loss of spermatogenesis, and slow growth rate; in adults, it manifests as decreased libido and impotence. 5% of patients may experience lactation and breast development, while others may also experience abnormal ejaculation, reduced semen, or even azoospermia. If symptoms occur, treatment should be carried out in a timely manner to prevent the occurrence of male infertility.

The above is the content of the harm of high prolactin in men. Everyone should pay great attention to this problem. If such symptoms occur, you should go for examination and treatment in time. If the treatment is not good, it will also affect the sex life between husband and wife, so it is recommended that everyone pay more attention to this aspect. You can always pay attention to the editor for more content, and the editor will continue to sincerely dedicate it to you.