For me, taking dopamine agonists makes a lot of sense, considering that my recent blood tests showed my prolactin level was about 10 times above the normal range. For some context, around two months ago I started noticing discharge from my breasts. Since I'm not pregnant, this immediately concerned me. I consulted an AI assistant, which suggested that the most likely cause was elevated prolactin. It estimated that my levels were probably two to three times above normal, but it also mentioned that prolactin often decreases as Invega leaves the body, so I decided to wait a little longer. However, last month I experienced a menstrual irregularity, even though my cycle had been normal for about six months after my last injection. I finally gathered the courage to see a doctor, something I had been putting off for quite some time. I was prepared for almost any result, but my prolactin turned out to be abnormally high.
There were also other issues in my bloodwork. My insulin level was very high as well, although thankfully it turned out to be insulin resistance rather than diabetes. At the same time, my ferritin and hemoglobin levels were very low, which points to anemia. My doctor prescribed a comprehensive treatment plan to address all of these problems. There are many reviews of cabergoline (a dopamine agonist) in prolactinoma threads on Reddit, and a lot of people report significant improvements from it. I hope it will help me too. Of course, I'm worried about potential side effects. What scares me the most is severe insomnia, but in my case treatment is necessary either way, so I believe the risk is worth taking. This will take time. My doctor told me that I will need to take it for at least three months and then repeat the blood tests. I also read that prolactin can suppress sex hormones, which explains a lot and may be one of the reasons why I've been struggling so much lately. As treatment progresses, I'll continue sharing my experience here. And if I experience any side effects, I'll make sure to report them as well