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Hi had letter from Endocrinology today saying Prolactin still high so MRI been booked for scan on Pituitary Gland. Also Cortisol is low, needs retesting at 9am. Has anyone suffered with low cortisol, how did u increase it?

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It sounds as though you may have a problem with your pituitary gland if your prolactin is high & cortisol low. It depends on the results of the scan as to what hey will do. the Pituitary foundation website is a good resource. pituitary.org.uk

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