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Many women assume inconsistent ovulation is caused by stress, age, or simply “bad luck.” But sometimes the real cause is a hormone most people associate only with breastfeeding: Prolactin.

In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur explains how even mild elevations in prolactin may quietly disrupt ovulation, shorten the luteal phase, and make conception more difficult.

Through the story of Summer, an ER nurse experiencing repeated “false start” ovulation patterns, Dr. Minjeur walks listeners through how prolactin was identified as the missing piece—and how correcting it restored consistent ovulation and cycle balance.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• What prolactin does and why it affects ovulation
• Why mild elevations are often missed or dismissed
• How prolactin should be tested correctly
• The symptoms and charting patterns that may point to prolactin issues
• Lifestyle and medical treatments that can restore ovulation

Understanding prolactin can be the difference between cycles that stall out and cycles that consistently support ovulation and fertility.

If you’re struggling with ovulation irregularities, short luteal phases, or fertility concerns and want a personalized plan to restore hormone balance, visit radiantclinic.com to schedule a free discovery call.

Our team provides in-person medical care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and via telehealth visits in many states across the U.S. Charting instruction education is available worldwide.