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Can pituitary tumors affect progesterone?

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Dr. Scott Roseff answered

Yes: One example is a pituitary adenoma that secretes prolactin. High prolactin lead to lower Progesterone levels.

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Answered 6/30/2014

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Can tumor or other problem make hCG levwl 2100.We tried but not successful in inteecourse.Doc confirmed miscarry as progesterone level droped to 3.1?

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I have a micro pituitary tumour with high prolactin which is now normal from tablets but i still have not got my period i have low LH & progesterone?

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In 2016-2019 I had hypothalamic amenorrhea from low weight. Now have BMI 20 and 6 week cycles but don't feel well. My TSH, T4, estrogen, cortisol are low normal, progesterone low. Short synacthen was ok. Could it be pituitary/hypothalamus? what to do?

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I am w/o a pituitary gland. I am on replacement medications. Like estradiol and progesterone. I found out I have very low fsh. Can i get pregnant?

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Can functional hypothalamic amenorrhoea cause long term imbalance? I had it for 3 years, a 2017 pituitary MRI was normal. Periods back but irregular with t4, tsh, estrogen, cortisol low normal & progesterone low. Is it long term effect or a new issue?

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