Can a prolactin test give inaccurate results? 🙄
Absolutely…
Many people take the test and find high levels, but the truth is, the result isn’t always accurate!
The prolactin hormone test is simple, but small things can totally mess up the results!
Before you do the test, keep these points in mind👇:
1️⃣ Get a good night’s sleep beforehand, because stress and lack of sleep can raise prolactin levels.
2️⃣ Avoid strenuous physical activity before the test (now’s not the time for the gym!).
3️⃣ No sexual activity for 24 hours before the test.
4️⃣ Don’t touch or stimulate the breasts before the test, as that can temporarily increase prolactin secretion.
5️⃣ Do the test early in the morning (between 8 and 10 AM), because prolactin levels fluctuate throughout the day.