Abstract Background/Aims: The diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in
adolescence are controversial, primarily because the diagnostic pathological features used …

Prevalence and incidence of prolactinomas are approximately 50 per 100,000 and 3–5 new
cases/100,000/year. The pathophysiological mechanism of hyperprolactinemia-induced …

Hyperprolactinaemia is one of the most common problems in clinical endocrinology. It
relates with various aetiologies (physiological, pharmacological, pathological), the …

An appropriate diagnostic evaluation is essential for the most appropriate treatment to be
performed. Currently, macroprolactinemia is the third most frequent cause of …

Consensus has recently been reached by international pediatric subspecialty societies that
otherwise unexplained persistent hyperandrogenic anovulation using age-and stage …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and hyperprolactinemia (HPRL) are the two most
common etiologies of anovulation in women. Since the 1950s, some authors think that there …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder affecting the
reproductive, metabolic and psychological health of women. Clinic-based studies indicate …

The definition of the etiology of hyperprolactinemia often represents a great challenge and
an accurate diagnosis is paramount before treatment. Although prolactin levels> 200-250 …

Results Oligo-anovulation in adolescents, if persistent, is a matter for concern. Hirsutism and
moderate to severe acne in adolescent females should be considered as clinical …

In several respects prolactin is unique among anterior pituitary hormones. The primary
regulation of prolactin secretion is mediated through hypothalamic inhibition, and the …