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Does having a prolactinoma (pituitary tumor) cause weight gain?
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Yes: Yes based on personal observation. The mechanism is obscure.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Usually not related: Look for other cause of weight gain.
Answered 3/16/2013
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Unlikely: Prolactin should have no direct effect on weight, although fluctuation in estrogen due to the prolactinoma can cause some changes.
Answered 3/16/2013
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