Jeffcoate S L
Clin Reprod Fertil. 1982 Sep;1(3):209-17.
The use of the term 'hyperprolactinaemia' is critically examined. In addition to technical and statistical factors that affect the interpretation of prolactin levels, the concept of the 'normal range' is shown to be misleading. An alternative approach is proposed in which the clinical significance of different prolactin levels is carefully defined in different clinical situations thereby giving the clinician an indication of their predictive value. Only in this way can the individual patient be given appropriate advice and, if necessary, therapy.
对“高催乳素血症”这一术语的使用进行了批判性审视。除了影响催乳素水平解读的技术和统计因素外，“正常范围”的概念也被证明具有误导性。本文提出了一种替代方法，即在不同临床情况下仔细界定不同催乳素水平的临床意义，从而为临床医生提供其预测价值的指示。只有这样，才能为个体患者提供适当的建议，并在必要时给予治疗。
