Prevalence of High Prolactin Levels in Subfertile Females of South Punjab, Pakistan

Objective: To find out the prevalence of hyperprolactinemia in subfertile females attending outpatient department (OPD) a tertiary care hospital South Punjab, Pakistan Design: Cross sectional Setting: Gynaecological Nishtar Hospital Multan, Duration study: Six months Subjects and methods: After approval from ethical committee, 379 patients, who meet set standards, having primary secondary subfertility, were included Gynae Multan. informed consent, serum prolactin level was measured all selected women. Data entered into computer using SPSS version 10 for Windows. Results: Most women (39.05%) 26-30 years old nullipara. BMI > 30 observed 21.89% cases. Majority patients (66.75%) subfertility. Secondary subfertility reported 33.24% < 5 63.06% 36.93% cases duration ≥5 years. Frequency 29.28%. Conclusion: Hyperprolactinemia causes anovulatory cycles because suppression endogenous gonadotrophins it is commonly encountered primarily unable to conceive as compared those have previously conceived. Keywords: High levels, infertility, prolactinoma.