Could Your Symptoms Be Due to a Hormone Imbalance? Understanding Prolactin Levels in the UK

Feeling Tired, Moody, or Not Quite Yourself?

Many people experience symptoms like low energy, mood swings, changes in libido, or irregular periods, and chalk it up to stress or the pace of life. But sometimes, the culprit could be a hormone imbalance—specifically an issue with prolactin.

What is Prolactin and Why Does It Matter?

Prolactin is a hormone produced by your pituitary gland. While best known for its role in helping women produce breast milk, prolactin affects both men and women in a range of ways, particularly relating to reproductive health, mood, and overall wellbeing. In the UK, issues with prolactin are more common than many people realise.

Could You Have Raised or Low Prolactin?

• Women: Irregular or absent periods, unexpected breast discharge, difficulty conceiving, low mood
• Men: Reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, unexplained fatigue, lack of motivation
• Both: Headaches, vision changes (rare but important to note)

If these symptoms sound familiar and other causes have been ruled out, it might be time to check your prolactin level.

If you regularly experience these symptoms and they are impacting your life, don’t ignore them—hormone imbalances are treatable once identified.

How Do You Test Prolactin Easily in the UK?

Historically, prolactin testing required booking in at your local GP or phlebotomy clinic. But now, services like Mayfield Clinic offer a Prolactin Home Blood Test Kit, which is sampled from a simple finger-prick you do at home. It's quick, discreet, you get NHS-grade laboratory testing, and results arrive as soon as the next day.

What Can I Do If I Suspect a Prolactin Problem?

• Track your symptoms: Keep a note of what you’re experiencing and when
• Review your medications: Some medicines can affect prolactin (check with your pharmacist or GP)
• Consider stress management: High stress can raise prolactin
• Eat a balanced diet and get regular sleep
• If concerned, test your prolactin—either at home or in clinic

Why Choose Mayfield Clinic?

• Easy home prolactin test or in-person clinic appointments
• UK-based service with rapid (next-day) results
• Friendly GP advice and follow-up

Ready to find answers? Order your Prolactin Home Blood Test Kit or book an in-person blood test at Mayfield Clinic today.