May 17, 2016 - Prolactinemia Flashcards
1
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Hyperprolactinemia
A
The most common clinical disorder of the pituitary/hypothalamus
Normally, dopamine inhibits prolactin
2
Q
Testing for Hyperprolactinemia
A
Look at prolactin levels in the blood
If mildly elevated, repeat it
3
Q
Prolactin and GNRH
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Elevated prolactin decreases GnRH, which causes LH and FSH to decrease, therefore turning off the menstrual cycle (amenorrhea).
In males, this can result in low testosterone.
4
Q
Galactorrhea
A
Lactation.
Make sure that there are fat droplets in it.
Not all women with hyperprolactinemia get this.
