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Elevated prolactin level - 16 ~ 17 ng/mL. Is MRI warranted
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Elevated prolactin level - 16 ~ 17 ng/mL. Is MRI warranted
Jesliwoo
Hi all,
I am a healthy 27yo male living in U.S. From 2 prolactin tastings, I have slightly elevated prolactin level: 16~17ng/mL. I have No other medical problems. Does such level warrant MRI scan for my brain? Thank you!
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