Cotton or a bandage may be applied to the puncture site if there is any continued bleeding. No special preparation is necessary. The physical and psychological preparation you can provide for this or any test or procedure depends on your child's age, interests, previous experience, and level of trust. Afterward, there may be some throbbing . Prolactin-secreting tumors can arise in both males and females.
Prolactin is a protein hormone secreted from the anterior pituitary gland.
Prolactin stimulates the production of milk in females. There is no known normal function of prolactin in males. Obtaining a blood sample from some people may be more difficult than from others. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.