What is prolactinoma?
A prolactinoma is a benign (noncancerous) tumor of the pituitary gland that produces a hormone called prolactin. Prolactinomas are the most common type of pituitary tumor.
How do members experience prolactinoma?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with prolactinoma*
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Common symptom
Pain
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Fatigue
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for prolactinoma*
Who has prolactinoma on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 9 | |
30s | 41 | |
40s | 39 | |
50s | 36 | |
60s | 17 | |
70+ | 6 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 31 | |
Female | 117 |