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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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.
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Top treatments taken by people for prolactinoma*
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Who has prolactinoma on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 8 | |
| 30s | 42 | |
| 40s | 39 | |
| 50s | 38 | |
| 60s | 17 | |
| 70+ | 6 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 32 | |
| Female | 118 |
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