Patient's question:
A while ago, I felt various discomforts in my body. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, I was told that it was a tumor disease. I was very worried about how long I could live. Could you please tell me about prolactinomas?Doctor's answer:
For prolactin-secreting pituitary adenomas, in general, they may affect the endocrine hormones of the normal human body. The main clinical diagnostic changes are that they can lead to elevated prolactin levels. In most cases, given that a large majority of women or men may experience galactorrhea again, some female patients may also experience premature menopause, while male patients may experience symptoms such as reduced libido and impaired sexual function. When such symptoms occur, it is most important to be vigilant and it is recommended to undergo a detailed cranial magnetic resonance examination at a local hospital.