Prolactin plays a critical role in the regulation of reproductive hormones, particularly Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH), which are key to regulating the menstrual cycle and ovulation in women.
However, elevated levels of prolactin can disrupt this delicate hormonal balance, potentially leading to irregular or absent menstrual cycles (amenorrhea) and anovulation, where the ovaries fail to release eggs regularly or at all. This condition, known as hyperprolactinemia, can significantly impact a woman's ability to conceive due to the suppression of ovulation.
Prolactin influences the luteal phase, the crucial second half of the menstrual cycle that plays a vital role in maintaining a pregnancy. High prolactin levels can lead to a luteal phase defect, making it challenging to sustain a pregnancy. Understanding and managing prolactin levels are therefore essential for women facing fertility issues, as they directly affect menstrual regularity and the overall health of the reproductive cycle.
Red flag symptoms for the Female Fertility Insights Blood Test
Even if your blood tests are normal, you should see a doctor if you have any of the symptoms below because they may be a sign of serious underlying illness.
- Unexplained weight loss
- Drenching sweats during the night
- Persistent fevers
- Progressively severe symptoms of any kind
Your Results and Health Dashboard
The results of your Female Fertility Insights Blood Test will be emailed to you as a secured PDF file, ready for your GP and will also be uploaded to our Health Dashboard area of the website. It’s a unique and powerful tool, powered by our in-house clinical analysis research, to match your biomarkers across test panels and symptoms, as well as provide clinical commentary on all individual biomarkers you tested for.
The health dashboard will also provide "panel level" commentary - a birds eye view of the biomarkers that were tested. This feature allows you to view your test results and clinical commentary, and compare them to previous results, giving you a clear understanding of how your health is progressing.
By using the Health Dashboard, you can identify changes in your biomarkers and make necessary adjustments to your lifestyle. This added value is immense, as it empowers you to monitor your health and make informed decisions about your well-being.
It's free and is available with all of our tests.