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Prolactinoma? Pregnancy Induced Hypertension? What is this? What causes this problem? Is it curable? What are the signs and symptoms? How can homeopathy help you? All of this and more answered, in this post and of course our doctors always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form down below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!
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What is prolactinoma?
A prolactinoma is a benign tumor (adenoma) of the pituitary gland that produces prolactin hormone. It is the common type of pituitary tumor.
What causes prolactinoma?
The cause of prolactinoma is unknown
Hypothyroidism
Diseases affecting the hypothalamus(the part of the brain that controls the pituitary gland)
Anorexia (an eating disorder)
Drugs that are used to treat depression, psychosis, and high blood pressure
Chest injury or irritation (for example, scars, shingles)
What happens when your prolactic levels are high?
High prolactin levels causes :
In females:
• Irregular menstrual periods
• Milky discharges from the breast when not pregnant
• Painful intercourse due to vaginal dryness
• Acne or excessive body and facial hair growth
In males:
• Erectile dysfunction
• Gynacomastia
In both sexes:
• Low bone density
• Headaches
• Visual disturbances
• Infertility
Can stress cause high prolactin levels?
Yes, stress can be the reason for high prolactin level in your blood. As prolactin is regulated by dopamine in the brain ,any medications that interfere with this substance in the brain can cause elevated prolactin levels.
What is normal prolactin levels?
The normal range for prolactin are:
Males: 2 to 18 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
Nonpregnant females: 2 to 29 ng/mL
Pregnant females: 10 to 209 ng/mL
Can prolactin cause weight gain?
Weight gain and elevated body weight are frequently associated with prolactinomas
Pituitary tumors can cause fatigue, unexplained weight loss or weight gain,
What are the complications?
-Vision loss
-Hypopituitarism
-Bone loss
-Pregnancy complications
For more information, you can visit NIH and Wikipedia.
Prolactinoma
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