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What would be the best treatment for elevated prolactin and pituitary microadenoma? except of cabergoline. i also have a history of elevated cortisol. i've been feeling tired and had mood swings all my life. i've been on dexamethasone, cabergoline and fem

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Dr. Glenn Burns answered

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Seek endocrinology: Managing pituitary adenoma and hyperpralactinemia is best managed by a specialist who has a chance to exam you, get a good history and order/interpret proper lab tests and imagining. It's unfortunately beyond the scope of this forum. Sorry.

Answered 9/20/2015

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A member asked:

What would be the best treatment for elevated prolactin and pituitary microadenoma? except of cabergoline. i also have a history of elevated cortisol. i've been feeling tired and had mood swings all my life. i've been on dexamethasone, cabergoline and fem

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Glenn Burns answered

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