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Hyperprolactenemia

Discussion in 'Gynaecology' started by cheenu123, Feb 23, 2018.

  1. cheenu123

    cheenu123 Gold IL'ite

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    I have been recently diagnosed with a disorder known as Hyperprolactenemia.
    Has anyone heard of it or struggled with it?
    This excess of prolactin hormone causes abnormal increase in the breast size and cessation of periods
     
  2. Gauri03

    Gauri03 Moderator Staff Member IL Hall of Fame

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    I know someone who had this issue. Causes can vary, but in her case it was due to a prolactinoma, a tiny benign growth on the pituitary gland that stimulates excess prolactin secretion. The prolactinoma was confirmed via MRI. Don't be spooked by the thought of a brain growth. These growths are barely a few mm across. She had to take a drug called cabergoline once a week for almost a year. After a year her symptoms were gone, and levels were back to normal. Are you seeing an endocrinologist? This issue should be managed by a reproductive endocrinologist.
     

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