Prolactinoma
Also called: lactotroph adenoma
A tumor of the pituitary gland that isn't cancer but can cause vision problems, infertility and other health issues.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging always required
- Medium-term: resolves within months
Prolactinoma affects the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland makes hormones that help control important functions throughout the body. The tumor causes this small gland at the base of the brain to make too much of a hormone called prolactin. That leads to lower levels of the sex hormones estrogen and testosterone. The exact cause of prolactinoma isn't clear.
Rare: Fewer than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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