Can lack of sleep cause high prolactin?
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Can a lack of sleep lead to increased prolactin levels?
A variety of factors, such as excessive manipulation of the breasts, consumption of high-protein meals, engaging in physical exercise, and sleep deprivation, can lead to artificially elevated prolactin levels. In rare instances, certain brain tumors may interfere with signals from the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland, resulting in increased levels of prolactin.