Prolactin

The article says elevated prolactin in a man raises different clinical questions than prolactin’s pregnancy and breastfeeding role in women. Elevated prolactin is the standout sex-hormone-related lab abnormality in the case. The prolactin interpretation is presented as suggestive rather than definitive because the elevation is mild and the exact value is not provided. The article links elevated prolactin in men to reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. Prolactin is described as coming from the pituitary gland and being connected to the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal system. The article recommends medical follow-up for elevated prolactin, including possible pituitary MRI when clinically appropriate.