Prolactinoma

A prolactinoma is a benign tumor of the pituitary gland that produces an excess of prolactin, the hormone related to breast milk production. It is the most common type of tumor of this gland.

Possible manifestations: It can cause menstrual disturbances, milk discharge outside of pregnancy, changes in fertility, or a decrease in sexual desire; when it grows, in some cases headaches and vision changes appear.

When to be assessed? When these hormonal changes occur without a clear cause, an evaluation helps identify what is causing them and provide the appropriate follow-up.

Which specialist treats it? The endocrinologist is the one who studies and follows up on this type of hormonal disorder, with support from the internist when comprehensive management is required. If you notice symptoms of this kind, the most advisable thing is to discuss them with an endocrinologist to guide the workup.