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Hyperprolactinemia and infertility.

Authors :
Shibli-Rahhal A
Schlechte J
Source :
Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America [Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am] 2011 Dec; Vol. 40 (4), pp. 837-46. Date of Electronic Publication: 2011 Sep 22.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Prolactin-secreting pituitary tumors are a common cause of amenorrhea and infertility in premenopausal women. The goals of therapy are to normalize prolactin, restore gonadal function and fertility, and reduce tumor size, and dopamine agonists are the preferred therapy. Clinically significant tumor enlargement during pregnancy is uncommon and dependent on tumor size and prepregnancy treatment.<br /> (Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1558-4410
Volume :
40
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22108283
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecl.2011.08.008