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Can a pituitary tumor affect a person's period?
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Yes: Some of the pituitary hormones control the menstrual cycle and can be inhibited by prolactin from a pituitary tumor. With treatment, the menstrual cycles usually return with this type of problem. Also, with a large tumor, if part or all of the pituitary is injured, menstrual cycles may not return. Large tumors can cause serious problems and almost always need treatment.
Answered 7/5/2012
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A pituitary: Tumor producing prolactin can cause galactorhea (breast milk) and amenorrhea (no period). Als0, the pituitary ovarian axis relies on fsh for estrogen surge, then withdrawal with release of lh.
Answered 3/26/2013
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