> fasting insulin: 3 (normal)
> estrodial: 86 (normal)
> TSH: 2.0 (normal)
> prolactin: 26 (high)
> free T3: low (in the past)
> homocystiene: still out
> CRP: ditto
Here's some info regarding the high levels of prolactin:
Increased prolactin released from the pituitary gland can increase the
brain's dopamine levels (which will then normally feedback to decrease the
prolactin secretion) and increased dopamine can inhibit GnRH release from
the hypothalamus to in turn decrease pituitary FSH and LH secretion. A
decrease in FSH may be the basis for most prolactin associated ovulatory
problems.
There are prolactin receptors on the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands
may respond to increased prolactin by increasing their own androgenic
hormones. The adrenal androgenic hormones are known to interfere with
ovulation.
Prolactin can decrease progesterone production by granulosa cells (the
cells that line ovarian follicles) when grown in culture. If there is a
direct effect of prolactin on granulosa cell progesterone production in
vivo (in a woman's ovaries) then this could also lead to an ovulatory
dysfunction, called a luteal phase defect.
Good Luck
Joelle Marble