Does an endocrinologist treat prolactin?

Your doctor will likely refer you to an endocrinologist if you have a condition related to high prolactin levels. An endocrinologist can help guide you through treatment or surgeries. Your doctor may request an MRI scan to check if a prolactinoma tumor is causing your prolactin levels to rise.

Should someone with PCOS see an endocrinologist?

Often times a reproductive endocrinologist can manage your PCOS treatment and may do ultrasounds in the office. Since many people with PCOS have difficulty conceiving, if you are attempting to get pregnant and having difficulties, you may need to have a reproductive endocrinologist on your team.

What would an endocrinologist do for PCOS?

In addition to diagnosing and treating infertility, REs specialize in the treatment of PCOS. A reproductive endocrinologist can manage your PCOS treatment and often do ultrasounds in the office. Since many women with PCOS have difficulty conceiving, this is a good specialist to consider.

How serious is high prolactin?

High prolactin levels interfere with the normal production of other hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone. This can change or stop ovulation (the release of an egg from the ovary). It can also lead to irregular or missed periods. Some women have high prolactin levels without any symptoms.

What happens at first endocrinologist appointment for PCOS?

To diagnose PCOS, an endocrinologist, a doctor who specializes in hormonal disorders, conducts a physical exam. He or she checks you for increased body and facial hair, thinning scalp hair, acne, and other symptoms of increased androgen levels.

What should I ask my endocrinologist about PCOS?

Ask the Doctor: 10 Questions About PCOS

• Q: What is PCOS?
• Q: What are symptoms of PCOS?
• Q: How does PCOS affect fertility?
• Q: How is PCOS diagnosed?
• Q: Are some ethnicities more prone to PCOS?
• Q: If I have PCOS, should I see a fertility doctor before trying to conceive?
• Q: What can I do on my own to lessen PCOS symptoms?