{"product_id":"prolactin","title":"Prolactin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"test-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"test-lead\"\u003eThe Prolactin test measures the hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates breast milk production — but which, when elevated in non-pregnant individuals, can disrupt fertility and cause other symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat does this test check?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eQuantifies serum prolactin. High levels (hyperprolactinemia) in non-pregnant women and men can suppress sex hormones, cause irregular or absent periods, infertility, and galactorrhea (milk production outside pregnancy).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy get tested?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eHyperprolactinemia is a common and treatable cause of infertility and menstrual irregularity. It's often caused by a small pituitary tumor (prolactinoma) that responds well to medication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho should get this test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWomen with irregular or absent periods, unexplained infertility, or breast milk production outside pregnancy. Men with low libido, erectile dysfunction, or unexplained low testosterone. Anyone with a suspected pituitary tumor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAvoid stress, breast stimulation, and sexual activity for 24 hours before the test. Schedule the test mid-morning to avoid early-morning peaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NowExpress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55596734480552,"sku":null,"price":1100.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nowexpress.ph\/products\/prolactin","provider":"NowExpress","version":"1.0","type":"link"}