sweetie21881
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 Posted: 08/01/07 - 10:49 Post subject: Elevated hcg levels? |
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First off, I am not pregnant - had 2 blood tests both negative (and a large # of HPTs ALL negative, 3 periods since when I thought something happened  ). So I know that's not the issue. However, before even the pregnancy tests, I had some some discharge from my breasts, which was unusual and prompted my concerns. I was sent for 2 prolactin tests (1 a few weeks ago, 1 yesterday). I am on the pill, and my gyno is thinking that's what it is causing this. I have been on the pill for about 7 years (apri/desogen). The first test for prolactin showed an "elevated" level of 36.8. The gyno sent me for another just to see if it was higher (or lower) since she said that the levels can be different throughout the day depending on certain things. I'm waiting on the 2nd results today, and the gyno said if it's close to 50 or higher at this time, then they'll do an MRI to check my pituitary gland. The thing is this has never happened before, and I was just curious to hear other experiences with this type of situation - not being pregnant, but breast discharge and elevated level of prolactin. Thanks in advance! |
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