Prolactinoma
Prolactin induces breast tissue development and milk production, suppresses ovarian cycles. 30 % of the prolactin tumors actually make prolactin.
- Most common hormonally active tumor in the brain. Usually benign, making functional hormones.
- High serum levels
- Women
- Galactorrhea (spontaneous milk let-down)
- Amenorrhea (absence of menses)
- Men – there’s typically not much prolactin
- Oligospermia
- Reduced libido
- Erectile dysfunction
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