What is Prolactinoma
A prolactinoma is a benign tumor of the pituitary gland that produces a hormone called prolactin. It is the most common type of pituitary tumor. Symptoms of prolactinoma are caused...
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Well, after not having a period for a year and a half, I finally got AF TODAY!!!
I was diagnosed in April with a 6mm prolactinoma, had breastmilk, no period and a terrible weight gain. My prolactin level was 121, so my doctor put me on 2.5mg of Bromocriptine 3 times a day (I had to work up to that dosage). I went back for my bloodwork last week after 9 weeks on the meds and then met with the endo this past Monday. My prolactin levels were down to 5.7! He said my hormone levels looked like I was getting ready to start my period anytime... man was he right! He also dropped my dosage down to only 2 X a day, so that is nice. Next goal - get some of this weight off and have me another baby!! Good luck to all! Posted on 06/25/09, 12:06 pm |
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Karrah...
I was just diagnosed with a prolactinoma measuring 1.5 x 1.3 x .9 and read that you experienced weight gain with yours. I am unsure of when this tumor started to grow, but have had a hard time keeping weight off for the past few years. Could this be why? I am 5 feet, 2 inches and weigh 140 lbs., but am very active and eat healthy. In order for me to lose weight, I have to cut what I eat in half and exercise for about 1.5 hours every day. I would be relieved to find out that my problem could be attributed to the prolactinoma. If so, will medication make me lose weight? 
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