Hyperprolactinaemia and Exercise: What We Published in May 2024

Did you know simple movement can affect hormone balance? In May 2024 we published a focused guide that explains how physical activity can help people with hyperprolactinaemia—high prolactin levels—and what kinds of workouts actually help. This archive page sums up the key takeaways so you can act on them right away.

What hyperprolactinaemia is — quick facts

Hyperprolactinaemia means your body makes too much prolactin, a hormone best known for its role in breastfeeding. High prolactin can cause irregular periods, low libido, fertility issues, and sometimes unexplained weight changes. Causes range from benign pituitary tumors to certain medications and thyroid problems. The May article explains how doctors diagnose it with blood tests and, when needed, scans. If you have symptoms, a short blood test early in the morning is usually the first step.

How exercise helps — practical and specific

Exercise doesn’t replace medical treatment, but it can support treatment. The May guide highlights three ways movement helps: it lowers stress and cortisol (which can otherwise disturb hormone balance), improves insulin sensitivity (nice for overall hormonal health), and supports mood—important because mood affects behavior and sleep, both tied to hormones.

Which workouts work best? The article recommends a mix: moderate cardio like brisk walking or cycling for 30 minutes most days, two weekly sessions of resistance training to build muscle and improve metabolism, and short daily breathing or stretching routines to cut stress. High-intensity training can be useful but should be introduced carefully—if you’re on medication or have a pituitary issue, check with your doctor first.

The guide also gives timing tips: test your prolactin level on a low-stress morning, avoid heavy exercise right before a blood draw, and keep a simple activity log so you and your clinician can spot links between workouts and symptoms.

Simple lifestyle moves from the article: improve sleep by keeping a regular bedtime, limit alcohol and recreational drugs that raise prolactin, review medications with your doctor (some antidepressants and blood pressure drugs increase prolactin), and eat balanced meals to avoid large blood sugar swings. The piece includes a short, practical sample week plan you can follow immediately.

Real stories make it concrete: the May post profiles someone who combined moderate cardio and gentle strength work with a medication change and saw symptom relief and steadier prolactin readings within a few months. That example is realistic—small consistent steps usually win over dramatic short-term fixes.

Want the full guide? Read the complete May 2024 article for step-by-step routines, monitoring tips, and a checklist to discuss with your doctor. If you have questions about symptoms or treatment, reach out to a healthcare professional—use this guide to prepare your questions and get clear answers faster.