Impact of Helicobacter Pylori Infection on Prolactin Levels in Reproductive-Age Women to Determine Whether H. Pylori Infection is Associated with Elevated Prolactin Levels and Assess the Clinical Implications

The research is a cross-sectional observational study conducted at Assiut University Hospital. It will involve 75 women aged 18-45 with confirmed H. pylori infection. The study will measure serum prolactin levels and H. pylori infection status through stool antigen tests. The primary outcome is comparing prolactin levels between H. pylori-positive and negative women. Secondary outcomes include analyzing correlations with clinical symptoms and demographic factors.