What Does Prolactin Do in the Body, and What Happens If Levels Are Too High or Too Low? - #15687
I recently had some hormone tests done, and my doctor mentioned that my prolactin levels were slightly outside the normal range. I didn’t know much about this hormone before, so now I’m trying to understand what it does and how it affects my body. From what I understand, prolactin is mainly responsible for milk production in women after childbirth, but does it have other functions? I read that it also plays a role in regulating mood, immune function, and even metabolism. How does it affect men, since they don’t need it for breastfeeding? I also read that high prolactin levels (hyperprolactinemia) can cause irregular periods, infertility, and even lactation in people who aren’t pregnant or nursing. On the other hand, low prolactin levels can cause fatigue and mood imbalances. What are the common causes of high or low prolactin—is it always due to hormonal imbalances, or could it be caused by stress, diet, or certain medications? Since I prefer natural treatments, I started looking into Ayurveda’s approach to hormonal balance. Are there Ayurvedic herbs or lifestyle changes that can help regulate prolactin levels naturally? I found that Shatavari, Ashwagandha, and Chasteberry are often recommended—do these actually work? For those who have had issues with prolactin levels, what symptoms did you experience, and what helped balance them? Did you need medication, or were you able to regulate them naturally? I’d love to hear about real experiences with managing prolactin imbalances.
On the Ask Ayurveda service, online consultations with Ayurvedic doctors for General Medicine are available for any issue that concerns you. Expert doctors provide consultations around the clock and for free. Ask your question and get an answer right away!
Doctors’ responses
If you need a detailed answer, ask the Ayurvedic doctor your question
The Ayurvedic doctor will answer all of your questions, advise you what to do now to get better, what to do in the future, what Ayurvedic treatments and practices should be followed.
About our doctors
Only qualified ayurvedic doctors who have confirmed the availability of medical education and other certificates of medical practice consult on our service.
