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Will a prolactin pituitary tumor cause weight gain, back pain, and depression?

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Prolactinoma: Prolactinoma could inhibit other pituitary hormones like TSH causing hypothyroidism or weight gain. It could also be a tumor secreting not only prolactin but acth as well causing high cortisol and cushings disease. Check these levels.

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Answered 6/10/2014

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I am on Testosterone Replacement Therapy and have gone for necessary bloodwork. I have noticed that my Prolactin levels are high - worried about Prolactima and a potential tumor on the Pituitary. I would need an MRI to confirm - how can I do this? KH

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LH and FSH normal at 2 range (2-9). Prolactin 18 high end of normal. Low T , low sperm count. That could be secondary hypogonadism or pituitary tumor?

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My prolactin level is 35 is this something to worry about ? my dr told me I could possibly have a benign pituitary tumor which worries me

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I have high prolactin followed by a little galactorrea previously I had small pituitary tumor which disappeared after use of cabergolin..still high.

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I have elevated prolactin, not due to pituitary tumor, will cabergoline enable thyroid and estrogen/progesterone ratio to all become balanced?

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