Could my breast augmentation be reason for high levels of prolactin?

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I recently had breast augmentation in Nov 2021. I had 280 cc tear drop implants. I went to visit my GP last week due to having night sweats and beimg very irratable. My GP did a hormone blood test. My hormome levels are OK and the GP said I am not going through early menopause. My thyroid was also OK. The GP said i have high levels of prolactin in my blood. I haven't had a baby recently and i am not on any medication. Could my breast augmentation be the reason. I am 35

Reza Alamouti, MD, FRCS · Answer

Dear Monty13Thank you for the question, yes breast implant can cause high prolactin in the first few months after the surgery. The level goes back to normal in the majority of cases however case reports with persistent levels have been described in literature.If your symptoms are not improving, I advise you to see an endocrinologist and perhaps discuss the matter with your surgeon.Best wishes

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I'm sorry to hear of the hormone issues you are having.  Your breast augmentation should not influence your prolactin levels.  I encourage you to work with your GP to help balance your hormones.

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @Monty13 thank you for your question. Galactorrhea is a rare complication after breast plastic surgery. Its cause is still unknown, although it is most likely that its appearance has a multiple factor origin. For this reason it is important to consult a specialist who can guide the process. Nowadays it is also known that implants can produce in some cases symptoms associated to inflammation in some people, this is called asia syndrome, which is still under study. Best wishes! Alan gonzalez MD, FACS

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Monty13,
it is unlikely that BA caused an increase in prolactin. You need to get an examination in order to determine the cause of the increase in prolactin level. 
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

No, your implants will not change you hormones, so further testing is needed to see why your levels are high.

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