abstract Objective: The aim was to formulate practice guidelines for the diagnosis and
treatment of hyperprolactinemia. Participants: The Task Force consisted of Endocrine …

Prolactinomas account for approximately 40% of all pituitary adenomas and are an
important cause of hypogonadism and infertility. The ultimate goal of therapy for …

Established as one of the world's most widely read gynecology texts, Clinical Gynecologic
Endocrinology and Infertility is now in its Seventh Edition. In a clear, user-friendly style …

Prolactin is a polypeptide hormone that is synthesized in the anterior pituitary gland and
secreted in a pulsatile manner. It plays central role in a variety of reproductive functions and …

Dopamine agonists are usually very effective in the treatment of prolactinomas.
Nonetheless, a subset of individuals does not respond satisfactorily to these agents, and this …

Context: Cabergoline is widely considered to be poorly effective in acromegaly. Objective:
The aim of this study was to obtain a more accurate picture of the efficacy of cabergoline in …

Pregnancies are rare in women with pituitary adenomas, which may relate to hormone
excess from secretory subtypes such as prolactinomas or corticotroph adenomas …

PROLACTIN IS A PITUITARY HORMONE that plays a pivotal role in a variety of reproductive
functions. Hyperprolactinemia is a common condition that can result from a number of …

A 42-year-old man presents with decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and headaches. He
reports no weight change, gynecomastia, fatigue, or other symptoms. He takes no …

Clinically relevant pituitary adenomas are present in about 1 per 1,000 of the general
population and prolactinomas are by far the most common clinical subtype of pituitary …