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Hyperprolactinemia clinical presentation

Elevated prolactin serum concentrations inhibit gonadotropin secretion and sex-steroid synthesis. Because prolactin concentrations higher than 60 mcg/L are associated with anovulation, women with hyperprolactinemia typically present with menstrual irregularities such as ohgomenorrhea or amenorrhea and infertility. In addition, approximately 40% to 80% of women with hyperprolactinemia will have galactorrhea. The clinical presentation of patients with hyperprolactinemia is summarized in Table 75-5. ... [Pg.1418]

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