What do the results mean?If your results show higher than normal prolactin levels, it may mean you have one of the following conditions:Prolactinoma (a type of tumor of the pituitary gland)HypothyroidismA disease of the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is an area of the brain that controls the pituitary gland and other body functions.Liver diseaseIf your results show high prolactin levels, your health care provider may order an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) test to get a closer look at your pituitary gland.High prolactin levels may be treated with medicine or surgery. If you have questions about your results, talk to your health care provider.Learn more about laboratory tests, reference ranges, and understanding results.
