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Prolactin Test at Home in Srinagar
Elevated prolactin disrupts periods and fertility in women, and testosterone in men.
What does the Prolactin Test measure?
Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland, primarily responsible for stimulating breast milk production after childbirth. In non-pregnant, non-breastfeeding people, prolactin levels are normally very low.
Why does it matter?
Elevated prolactin (hyperprolactinaemia) inhibits the hormonal cascade governing ovulation and testosterone production. In women this causes irregular or absent periods, infertility, and sometimes spontaneous breast milk production. In men it causes reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. The most common cause is a benign pituitary tumour (prolactinoma) that is highly treatable with medication.
Who should get this test?
- Women with irregular periods, absent periods, or unexplained infertility
- Women with spontaneous breast milk production outside pregnancy
- Men with unexplained low libido or erectile dysfunction
- Anyone with visual disturbance or persistent headaches (possible pituitary cause)
What to expect — home collection in Srinagar
No fasting required, but avoid sexual activity, nipple stimulation, and vigorous exercise for 2–3 hours before the draw — all can acutely raise prolactin. A KHC phlebotomist visits your home, collects a blood sample, and delivers it to our partner lab. Results arrive within 24–48 hours.
Book nowYour sample is processed by KHC's verified partner labs in Srinagar — including General Diagnostics (Preventine), AccuProbe, and BioGenetic Lab. All results are delivered digitally. About our lab partners →
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Content last reviewed June 2026 by the KHC clinical content team. For personalised advice, consult your doctor.
Book a Prolactin Test at home in Srinagar
A KHC phlebotomist visits your home. No hospital queue, no travel. Results in 24–48 hours.