Table 1. Non-tumor causes of hyperprolactinemia.
Physiological | Systemic | Pharmacological |
---|---|---|
Pregnancy | Chronic kidney disease – end stage | Antidepressants Neuroleptics/antipsychotics |
Coitus | Polycystic ovary syndrome | Estrogens (oral contraceptives) |
Breastfeeding | Cirrhosis | Antiemetics, antihistamines |
Exercise | Chest wall disorders (surgery, shingles, piercing) | Antihypertensives, opioids |
Stress | Primary hypothyroidism | Dopamine inhibitors |