Prolactin: the rate for men age, the table, the level of mkIE / mL, which, depending on the age, referensnye

Prolactin - lactotropic hormone (LTG), produced by the anterior pituitary gland in men and women. His function in the male body:

• maintenance of the reproductive system (stimulation processes produce male gametes, testosterone synthesis);
• growth and development of the testes (testes), and the seminiferous tubules;
• forming sexual behavior;
• stimulation of the immune system;
• regulation of lipid metabolism;
• activation and the formation of biologically active substances.

The deviation from the norm of prolactin in men may indicate chronic diseases.

What affects the levels of prolactin

Prolactin in men is produced in small quantities. Its synthesis is regulated by the hypothalamus. LTG formation is enhanced by suppressing prolaktiningibiruyuschego factor (dopamine). In the process of developing lactotropic hormone affect the following reasons:

• lifestyle (nature of labor, power, mode and duration of sleep, bad habits);
• physiological characteristics of an organism;
• sexual activity (for frequent sexual acts its content increases);
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• Health status (when fevers and infections lactotropic hormone production can be broken);
• other hormones (thyroid, adrenal glands);
• health of the internal organs (liver, kidney, prostate);
• the psychological state of the person.

Increase in the blood concentration of prolactin in men contribute to:

• pituitary tumors (prolactinoma, microadenomas);
• chronic renal insufficiency;
• chest injuries;
• stress;
• sarcoidosis;
• increased sexual activity;
• recent meal;
• pathology of the hypothalamus;
• hypothyroidism (hypothyroidism);
• cirrhosis;
• autoimmune pathology (erythematosus, Graves' disease, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma);
• lack of pyridoxine (vitamin B6);
• Uncontrolled medication reception (neuroleptics, antihistamines, prokinetics, morphine, calcium channel blockers, antihypertensive drugs);
• surgery on thoracic organs;
• chronic inflammation of the prostate;
• blockage of blood vessels clot pituitary.

By the fall of prolactin levels can lead techniques based on dopamine drugs, chemotherapy drugs, functional failure of the pituitary gland, radiation, head injuries and infections.

How to check hormone levels

prolactin levels in men is determined during a special blood test. Before any biological material is recommended:

• the day before blood sampling refuse sexual intercourse and thermal treatments (steam baths, saunas);
• avoid stress;
• no smoking;
• avoid alcohol;
• limit physical activity.

Blood shall not earlier than 3 hours after waking up in the morning because the maximum prolactin concentration low. It gradually increases to the middle of the day. Blood sampling is carried out on an empty stomach from the ulnar vein. Pre at the injection site arm above impose a plait. After collection of the material is applied is folded fleece and elbow. The study itself does not take more than a day. The results are recorded on the form in the units (mkIE or ng / ml).

In addition, the following studies can be conducted to the main analysis:

• determination of molecular heterogeneity prolactin;
• X-ray examination (X-ray or computed tomography);
• Magnetic resonance imaging;
• general clinical blood and urine tests;
• ultrasound;
• Analysis for hormones (TSH, thyroid hormones, testosterone);
• blood chemistry.

normal levels

Norma prolactin in men depends on the age. This reflects the following table.

Indicators of prolactin, depending on age:

Age, years	Prolactin men ng / ml
to a year	0,5-130
1-3	3,5-75
3-6	5-50,3
6-10	1,2-53,1
10-12	4-56,5
12-17	2-20,3
17-20	2,3-18
20-30	2,3-18
30-50	2,3-18

This average (referensnye) values, which are obtained by screening of male patients. Then determine the hormone in men over the age of.

deviations treatment

When a deviation from the normal prolactin in males need comprehensive treatment. It aims to eliminate etiologic factors. At elevated prolactin may be required:

1. Receiving dopamine receptor agonists (abergin, Bromocriptine, cabergoline). These drugs are prescribed for hyperprolactinemia men accompanied by impotence, decreased libido and impaired production of seminal liquid.
2. Surgery (removal of the pituitary tumor).
3. Treatment existing diseases (hypothyroidism, cirrhosis). In hypothyroidism shown preparations based on thyroid hormones (L-thyroxine, Eutiroks).
4. Dieting (refusal of alcoholic beverages, fatty and fried foods).
5. Exception stressful situations.
6. Normalization of sleep mode and work.
7. Stabilization of sexual activity.
8. Correcting a hormone imbalance.
9. Irradiation. Held in tumors.

By reducing prolactin specific (drug) therapy is not performed. Required to eliminate risk factors and cure existing infections. Useful folk remedies (decoctions and infusions based gladiolus, white clover, seaside glauksa the capsule and yellow).