abstract Objective: The aim was to formulate practice guidelines for the diagnosis and
treatment of hyperprolactinemia. Participants: The Task Force consisted of Endocrine …

Prolactinomas account for approximately 40% of all pituitary adenomas and are an
important cause of hypogonadism and infertility. The ultimate goal of therapy for …

In June 2005, an ad hoc Expert Committee formed by the Pituitary Society convened during
the 9th International Pituitary Congress in San Diego, California. Members of this committee …

PROLACTIN IS A PITUITARY HORMONE that plays a pivotal role in a variety of reproductive
functions. Hyperprolactinemia is a common condition that can result from a number of …

Hyperprolactinemia is one of the most frequently diagnosed clinical disorders in routine
endocrine practice. Any process interfering with dopamine synthesis, its transport to the …

A 42-year-old man presents with decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and headaches. He
reports no weight change, gynecomastia, fatigue, or other symptoms. He takes no …

Prolactinomas in women commonly present as small intrasellar tumors, but are usually
much larger in men. This discrepancy has generally been attributed to differences in the …

Background Whether the withdrawal of treatment in patients with nontumoral
hyperprolactinemia, microprolactinomas, or macroprolactinomas is safe and effective has …

A 22-year-old woman who wants to become pregnant has had no menses since she
discontinued the use of an oral contraceptive one year ago, and recently, galactorrhea …

Pituitary tumors are frequently encountered intracranial neoplasms. They present with a
variety of clinical manifestations that include symptoms and signs of excessive hormone …