Hyperprolactinemia
Protocols
Clinical Features:
General S/S:
- Infertility.
- Loss of interest in sex.
- Low bone mass.
- Milky discharge from your nipples
when not pregnant or chestfeeding (galactorrhea).
Female -S/S:
- Changes in menstruation not related to menopause, such as irregular periods (menstruation) or
no periods (amenorrhea).
- Pain or discomfort during
penetrative sex due to vaginal dryness.
Male -S/S
- Erectile dysfunction (ED).
- Low levels of testosterone.
- Enlarged breast tissue (gynecomastia).
Investigation:
- Serum Prolactin level
- Prolactin stimulation test
- Serum TSH & FT4
- Pregnancy Test
- MRI Of Brain
Rx:
1. Tab. Cabolin (0.5mg)
1st week =1/2 or 0.25mg tab stat
2nd week= 1/2 or 0.25mg tab 2 dose in week
3 week= 1 or 0.5mg tab 2 dose in week
OR
Tab.Bromolac(2.5mg) ...1+0+1......3 days
2. Treatment of underlying causes
- Pituitery adenoma
- hypothyroidism