What causes high prolactin in men?

Everyone thinks that high prolactin is a disease that only women can suffer from. In fact, many male friends also suffer from high prolactin for some reasons. However, the cause of the disease has always been what everyone wants to know. What is the cause of high prolactin in men? In response to this question, the following is a brief introduction for everyone, hoping to help everyone.

What causes high prolactin in men?

High prolactin levels are largely caused by pituitary tumors, so pituitary tumors are one of the causes of high prolactin levels. Because pituitary tumors are a type of tumor that occurs on the pituitary gland, and the pituitary gland is an important secretory tissue in the human body, pituitary tumors will directly affect the body's endocrine system, resulting in increased prolactin levels.

There are many reasons for high prolactin in men, which can be summarized as follows:

1. Physiological reasons: Excessive or insufficient exercise in men, long-term consumption of hormone-containing foods, hypoglycemia, and mental trauma can all lead to high prolactin levels.

2. Pathological causes: Hypothalamic lesions, pituitary prolactinoma, primary hypothyroidism, chronic renal failure, and severe liver disease are common pathological causes.

3. Pharmacological reasons: Long-term use of estrogen drugs, digestive system drugs, antihypertensive drugs, sedatives, etc. can also lead to high prolactin in men.

The above is an introduction to the reasons why prolactin is high in men. I hope it can help everyone. Any disease has a triggering cause. However, in addition to timely medical treatment, we also need to carry out some auxiliary treatments, such as diet therapy, and maintain a positive and optimistic attitude. These are very helpful for treatment.