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Can stress be a cause of hyperprolactinemia?

By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 10/11/2024

Yes, stressful situations can lead to an increase in prolactin levels in the blood. If a woman suffers prolonged stress over time, her ovulation will be affected, leading to fertility problems.

 Marta Barranquero Gómez
Marta Barranquero Gómez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH).
License: 3316-CV
Embryologist. Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH). License: 3316-CV.