What causes low prolactin in men?

Everyone has a standard prolactin level, and it is different for men and women, so everyone should pay attention to these judgment standards. If a man's prolactin level is low, it can easily pose a threat to his health. So let's analyze for everyone which factors may easily lead to low prolactin in men, as well as the problems and methods that need to be paid attention to and solved.

Normal male pituitary prolactin is 0~20ng/ml, female is 2~25ng/ml. If it exceeds the normal range, it is called hyperprolactinemia. The most common cause of hyperprolactinemia is pituitary tumor, due to the presence of the tumor, it can secrete excessive PRL.

Secondly, there is hyperprolactinemia without obvious reasons. Excessive prolactin reduces the function of the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal axis and the hypothalamic pulse release, which in turn causes a decrease in pituitary LH and FSH secretion, a decrease in serum testosterone, and leads to reproductive and sexual dysfunction. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a CT or MRI examination. You can also take an X-ray of the sella turcica first.

If you find that your prolactin level is low, male friends should pay attention, because after all, this situation will have a certain impact on your health. If you cannot take scientific and effective judgment and treatment, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time. This is the fundamental way to help yourself maintain your health and avoid the harm of these problems.