Effects of hyperprolactinemia in males

Hyperprolactinemia is a hormonal disorder caused by elevated prolactin levels in the blood. When a male has an exaggerated concentration of prolactin, his sex hormone levels are affected. Excess prolactin causes a lower production of FSH and LH and, as a consequence, sperm production is reduced.

For this reason, hyperprolactinemia in the male is associated with seminal alterations such as oligozoospermia, erectile dysfunction or loss of sexual desire.