Prolactinoma (patient information)
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What is prolactinoma?
How do I know if I have prolactinoma and what are the symptoms of prolactinoma?
Female or male patinets with prolactinoma may notice one or more of the following symptoms:
- Abnormal milk flow from the breast in a woman who is not pregnant or nursing
- Breast tenderness in women
- Stopping of menstruation not related to menopause
- Decreased sexual interest
- Headache
- Infertility
- Vision changes
Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.
Who is at risk for prolactinoma?
How to know you have prolactinoma?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for prolactinoma?
Directions to Hospitals Treating prolactinoma