Hormones 2016

Prolactin - PRL
Low oestrogen levels
Severe deficiency of oestrogen can result in levels as low as 10–20 pg/ml
and produce a variety of symptoms including fatigue, night sweats, vaginal
dryness, and memory impairment. Some women will experience irritability,
mood swings and feel drained and exhausted. Oestrogen deficiency
can result from eating disorders such as anorexia, menopause, surgical
removal of the ovaries and congenital conditions. Turner syndrome and
congenital adrenal hyperplasia are two such congenital disorders that
result in profound hormonal abnormalities as well as unique physical
characteristics (newhealthguide, 2014).
High oestrogen levels
Excess oestrogen levels are typically noted when oestrogen is in excess
of 200 pg/ml. Causes include obesity, exogenous intake (medications),
stress, cardiovascular disease and lifestyle. Excessive alcohol intake also
influences oestrogen levels. Common symptoms include mood swings,
anxiety, depression and insomnia. Excess oestrogen exposure is clearly
linked to an increase in breast and uterine cancer (newhealthguide, 2014).
Prolactin - PRL
Male
Female
Adult 2.0–18.0 ng/mL (quest, 2016)