Prolactin can interfere with the normal regulation of reproductive hormones, such as follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), which are essential for the menstrual cycle and ovulation in women. Elevated prolactin levels can disrupt this balance, leading to irregular or absent menstrual periods (amenorrhea) and anovulation (lack of ovulation).
In women, high prolactin levels, a condition known as hyperprolactinemia, can suppress ovulation. This means that the ovaries do not release eggs regularly or at all, which can make it difficult to conceive.
Prolactin can also affect the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. The luteal phase is the second half of the cycle, and it is necessary for maintaining a pregnancy. If prolactin levels are high, it can result in a luteal phase defect, which may lead to difficulty in sustaining a pregnancy.
Red flag symptoms for the Ultimate Female Fertility 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 Ultimate Female Fertility 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.