Hyperprolactinemia (patient information)
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What is hyperprolactinaemia?
How do I know if I have hyperprolactinaemia and what are the symptoms of hyperprolactinaemia?
Signs and symptoms result from abnormal secretion of prolactin and the pressure of the tumor in or around the pituitary gland.
- Headache
- Vision loss
- Sexual dysfunction: In men, patients may show signs of decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and infertility. In women, usual symptoms include decreases in menstruation or amenorrhea, galactorrhea) without pregnant or nursing, loss of libido, intercourse pain and infertility.
Who is at risk for hyperprolactinaemia?
- Prolactinoma
- Pituitary tumors
- Hypothyroidism
- Sarcoidosis
- Chronic renal failure
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Stress
- Certain medications, including commonly prescribed antidepressants, anti-psychotics, and blood pressure medications.
- Idiopathic
How to know you have hyperprolactinaemia?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for hyperprolactinaemia?
Directions to Hospitals Treating hyperprolactinaemia
Prevention of hyperprolactinaemia
What to expect (Outook/Prognosis)?
Copyleft Sources
http://www.asrm.org/Patients/FactSheets/Prolactin_Excess.pdf