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Description of disease:

Hiperprolactinemia is a combination of several conditions that are characterized by a high level of prolactin in the blood. Prolactin is a hormone produced in anterior pituitary.
The main causes of hyperprolactinemia;
- medications that increase dopamine production
- tumors on the pituitary gland
- pressure on the hypothalamic infundibulum
- empty sella syndrome

Symptoms:


erection disorders
fertility disorders
galactorrhea (production of breast milk)
gynecomastia
menstruation disorders
osteoporosis
reduced libido



Research:


Blood cell count
Computed tomography
Test z metoklopramidem



Doctors :


Endocrinologist


Neurosurgeon





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Bibliography: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/447780

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