Prolactinoma

Alternative names:

prolactinoma-females

Treatment:

The symptoms of infertility, irregular menses, decreased sexual interest, and milk flow not related to childbirth or nursing can be improved with treatment. Men should also be treated when decreased sexual drive, infertility, or impotence are present.

Bromocriptine (a dopamine agonist medication) is a medication used to return prolactin levels to normal in both men and women. Larger tumors or those resistant to bromocriptine may respond to surgical resection, radiation therapy, or a combination of treatments.

Expectations (prognosis):

Long-term studies are not available for information on prognosis (probable outcome).

Complications:

Tumor regrowth is the main complication.

Calling your health care provider:

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms of a prolactinoma develop.

If you have had a prolactinoma in the past, call for an appointment with your health care provider if you experience recurrence of the symptoms.