Prolactinoma And Antidepressants
A prolactinoma is a noncancerous
Alternative Names
Prolactinoma - females; Adenoma - secreting; Prolactin-secreting adenoma of the pituitary
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Prolactin is a hormone that triggers the breasts to produce milk (lactation).
Prolactinoma is the most common type of pituitary tumor (adenoma). It makes up at least 30% of all pituitary adenomas. Most...
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Prolactinoma: males
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Prolactinomas are benign tumors of the pituitary gland that secrete prolactin. This hormone is best known for inducing milk production in women, but... Read more »
Prolactin
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
PRLNormal ValuesThe normal values for prolactin are as follows:Males: 2 - 18 ng/mLNonpregnant females: 2 - 29 ng/mLPregnant women: 10 - 209... Read more »
Nipple discharge: abnormal
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Abnormal nipple discharge is abnormal fluid leakage from one or both nipples of the breast. Alternative Names Discharge from breasts;... Read more »
Testosterone
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Serum testosterone Normal Values Male: 300 -1,200 ng/dL Female: 30 - 95 ng/dL Note: ng/dL = nanograms per deciliter ... Read more »
Nipple problems
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Nipple problems can include tenderness, skin changes, changes in shape, or discharge from the nipple portion of the breast. This article is about... Read more »
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