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Prolactin Levels Explained: How Elevated Levels Disrupt Ovulation and Fertility
If your cycles are irregular, ovulation is inconsistent, or something just feels off — prolactin may be a missing piece.
In this episode of the Love & Science podcast, we break down prolactin, a hormone that is often misunderstood, sometimes overtested, and sometimes completely overlooked in fertility care.
While prolactin plays an important role in pregnancy and lactation, elevated levels can disrupt ovulation, impact hormone signaling, and ultimately affect fertility outcomes in both women and men.
We cover:
• What prolactin is and how it functions in the body
• How elevated prolactin…
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