Getting To Know Hyperprolactinemia With Dara The Virgin, Breast Milk Out But Not Pregnant

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JAKARTA - A surprising statement came from Dara, vocalist of The Virgin music group. Dara admitted to having hyperprolactinemia. This condition makes her milk suddenly come out, even though she is not pregnant.

In an interview on the Feni Rose Official YouTube channel, Dara revealed that the family problems she faces have an impact on hormonal balance. When experiencing stress, suddenly out of milk, this happens when she cries.

So what is hyperprolactinemia?

Reporting from the Clevend Clinic page on Monday, October 28, 2024, hyperprolactina is a treatmentable condition where you have a prolactin level. Although not life-threatening, hyperprolactinemia can cause infertility and other problems.

Prolactin (also known as lactotrophin) is a hormone responsible for developing milk glands in breast tissue, milk production and lactation. It also contributes to several body processes and functions.

Hypofisis Cells, mainly responsible for producing and prolactin, but the body system and the following parts are also capable of producing prolactin, such as the central nervous system, immune system, uterus, and milk glands.

Hyperprolactinemia most often affects people under the age of 40. Adult women experience hyperprolactinemia more often than men. Hyperprolactinemia rarely occurs in children.

Hyperprolactinemia affects less than 1% of the general population. The most common cause of hyperprolactinemia is the prolactinoma, the tame tumor (cancer non-cancer) that releases itself. The prolactinoma rate is around 30 per 100,000 in women and 10 per 100,000 in men.

Prolactinoma is a tame tumor (non-cancellaneous) formed in the pituitary gland and causes an excess of prolactin production.

Hyperprolactinemia occurs when it has a prolacticine level higher than normal in the blood in general. While prolactinoma can lead to hyperprolactinemia, it's not the only cause. Another situation, such as certain drugs, can lead to hyperprolactinemia.

Some people who have hyperprolactinemia have very mild or asymptomatic symptoms (no symptoms). For anyone, hyperprolactinemia causes symptoms, such as infertility, loss of interest in sex, low bone mass, and breastfeeding even though they are not pregnant or breastfeeding.

Several factors and conditions can cause hyperprolactinemia, including prolactinoma (most common cause), medicines, certain health conditions, to pituitary gland tumors.

Sometimes, no cause of hyperprolactinemia can be found. It is known as idioptic hyperprolactinemia. Usually goes away without treatment after a few months.

Unfortunately, nothing can be done to prevent hyperprolactinemia. The main factor that causes hyperprolacticinemia is the development of prolactinoma. This is a descent factor (via a family) called type 1 multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN).

If family members or relatives suffer from this condition, you may be able to do genetic testing. This can help filter and capture prolactinoma in the early stages.

Treatment for hyperprolactinemia depends on the cause. Some people who have high levels of prolacticine, but have little or no symptoms do not require treatment.

Treatment options for prolactinoma (most common cause of hyperprolactinemia) include:

- Consumption of drugs

Drugs called agonis dopamine regulate prolacticine levels and are very effective in shrinking prolactinoma tumors. This is the most common form of treatment for prolactinoma.- If drugs don't work to shrink prolactinoma, you may need to undergo surgery to lift them.

- Radiation therapy

This is the third choice that is rare to treat prolactinoma if drugs and/or surgery don't work to reduce prolactin levels.