How do you deal with high prolactin levels in the body? Of course, you can take medications of course, but is that the best route to fixing this problem? In this article, we will look at a common herbal treatment for high prolactin levels in males and females. Read on.
So, what is high Prolactin?
High prolactin, or hyperprolactinemia, is when your body decides to go overboard with producing prolactin, the hormone responsible for milk production. Now, prolactin is a big deal if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, but if you’re neither, it’s like your body didn’t get the memo and started making more of it for no apparent reason.
One of the biggest culprits behind high prolactin is a small, usually benign tumor on the pituitary gland called a prolactinoma. Think of the pituitary as the control center for hormone production, and sometimes it just goes rogue, cranking out prolactin like there’s no tomorrow.
Other potential causes? Stress can give your prolactin a boost—because of course, stress has to be involved in everything. Certain medications, especially ones like antipsychotics or antidepressants, can also nudge prolactin levels up. And if your thyroid’s acting up (we’re talking hypothyroidism here), it can cause a ripple effect, leading to higher prolactin levels.
For women, high prolactin can mean irregular periods or even no periods at all, and for men, it can lower testosterone, which is just not a good time. So, if your body’s cranking out too much prolactin without a good reason, it’s like it’s over-preparing for a party that never actually happens.
Medical Treatments for High Prolactin
High prolactin levels can be managed, but it all depends on what’s causing the spike in the first place. If it’s due to a prolactinoma, medications like dopamine agonists (e.g., bromocriptine or cabergoline) are usually the go-to. These meds help bring down prolactin levels by convincing your body to slow down production.
If medication isn’t enough, or the tumor is large and causing other issues, surgery might be an option to remove it. But in many cases, meds do the trick without the need for anything invasive.
Sometimes, high prolactin is caused by medications you’re already on, so your doctor might adjust or change them. If an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) is to blame, treating that with thyroid hormone replacement can lower prolactin levels, too.
The key is getting a proper diagnosis to figure out what’s driving the increase. Your doctor will likely check your blood prolactin levels and do imaging (like an MRI) to look for any underlying issues. Once they figure out the “why,” fixing it becomes a lot easier!
Herbal Treatment for High Prolactin
Our go-to solution for high prolactin is the plantain peels which are usually thrown away. Get some fresh plantain peels. Cut into small pieces and boil with water for 15-20 mins. Drink a teacup twice daily and your prolactin problem will be fixed, surely and fast too.
You may need to run some tests to determine if the problem is fixed. The plantain peels contain the natural chemicals which fixes the excess prolactin secretion in the body. You will be healed.
Plantain peels are a powerful medicinal part of the plantain which are also useful for treating stomach ulcers, acid reflux, low sperm count, wounds, gout, kidney stones, allergic reaction, and high blood pressure.
Dry Plantain leaves are great for treatment of indigestion, insect bites, diabetes, respiratory ailments, and infections. Apart from these, it helps in healing of wounds, strengthens the immune system, is loaded with antioxidants which will reset your body system, making it more virile and improve bodily cell and organ functions.
Final Thoughts
Who could have thought that high prolactin levels in the body can be curtailed using just plantain peels? Nature has all it takes to heal the human body and keep it in top shape and function.
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