milky breast discharge
Explore these:
Explore overview, symptoms, causes, treatment, diagnosis, prevention, and FAQ articles for this condition.
-
What is Prolactinoma
Prolactinoma is a pituitary tumor that produces excess prolactin , a hormone normally involved in reproductive function and lactation. It arises in the anterior pituitary gland , the small endocrine organ at the base of the brain that controls several hormone…
-
Symptoms of Prolactinoma
What are the symptoms of prolactinoma? The most characteristic symptoms are those caused by excess prolactin and, in some cases, by pressure from the tumor itself. This often includes disruption of menstrual periods, infertility, sexual dysfunction, breast discharge, reduced libido, headaches,…
-
Causes of Prolactinoma
What causes prolactinoma? A prolactinoma develops when lactotroph cells in the pituitary gland begin to grow abnormally and produce excessive amounts of prolactin, usually because of a benign pituitary adenoma. In most cases, the immediate cause is not a single external…
-
Diagnosis of Prolactinoma
Prolactinoma is a type of pituitary adenoma, meaning a usually benign tumor arising from the pituitary gland that produces excess prolactin. Diagnosis is typically made by combining a blood test showing elevated prolactin with imaging of the pituitary, most often magnetic…
-
Treatment for Prolactinoma
What treatments are used for prolactinoma? The main treatments are dopamine agonist medications, surgery in selected cases, and long-term monitoring to confirm that prolactin levels, pituitary function, and tumor size are controlled. These treatments work by lowering excessive prolactin production, shrinking…
-
Prevention of Prolactinoma
Prolactinoma is a benign pituitary adenoma that produces excess prolactin. In most cases, it cannot be fully prevented in the same way that some infectious or nutrient-related diseases can. Its development often begins with spontaneous changes in pituitary cells, and those…