Hyperprolactinaemia Flashcards
1
Q
How does Hyperprolactinaemia present in women? (3)
A
Galactorrhoea
Menstrual Irregularity
Infertile
2
Q
How does Hyperprolacitnaemia present in men? (7)
A
Galactorrhoea impotence Visual field disturbance headache extra ocular muscle weakness ant pit malfunction
3
Q
Physiological causes of Hyperprolactinaemia - 3
A
Pregnant
Lactation
Stress
4
Q
Pharmacological causes of Hyperprolactinaemia - 2
A
DA Depleting Drugs
DA Antagonist Drugs
5
Q
Pathological causes of Hyperprolactinaemia - 3
A
Primary Hypothyroid
Prolactinoma
Pituitary Stalk Pressure
6
Q
Which dopamine antagonists may cause Hyperprolacitnaemia?
A
Neuroleptics eg Cholopromazine
Anti Emetics eg Metoclopramide