What is wrong with me???

Hey, i have been having really bad cramps in my back and pelvic area for the past 9 months over the last few months it has been constant, agonizing pain, went to the docs they took blood it was towards the end of my cycle they are never regular and it always causes me great pain, levels came back as FSH- 4.1 u/l, Oestradiol- 155 pmol/l, Progesterone 3.1 nmol/l and total prolactin 908 mU/l my testosterone came back normal, im stuck on a waiting list for the hospital im only 23 and pretty scared as to what it could be as i really want children

Thanx vic

[Elaine Brown, MD]

Hi!
I'm sure what they are most concerned about is your prolactin level.  I'm interested to hear that you have normal cycles, because often they become irregular when the prolactin level is abnormal.

I hope they are going to do an MRI for you next.  That will take a look at your pituitary gland to see if it is enlarged.  If so, they will probably prescribe some medication such as Dostinex for you to try to shrink it and lower your prolactin level.

If you were my patient, I would also do a pelvic ultrasound.  I would ask you a lot of questions about your bowel habits and diet too.  If I suspected endometriosis, I would probably want to consider a laparoscopy(minor surgery) to take a peek inside.

MOST importantly--none of this should stop you from having a family, it can all be "fixed".  

Good luck!
Dr B

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thank you for replying, im glad you could give me a bit more insight as to what i should expect, ive also been feeling extremely tired the past couple of weeks could that be a symptom of anything?