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SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT OF A PROLACTINOMA (CASE REPORT)
N Pasyechko1, L Naumova1, T Krytskyy1
1I. Horbachevsky Ternopil State Medical University, Ukraine.
Georgian Medical News
|April 9, 2019
Summary
Prolactinoma, a rare cause of infertility in women, can be effectively managed with medication. Treatment shrinks the pituitary tumor, restoring ovulation and enabling successful pregnancies.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Reproductive Medicine
- Oncology
Background:
- Infertility affects many young couples, with rare causes like prolactinoma impacting female reproductive health.
- Prolactinoma, a pituitary tumor, overproduces prolactin, disrupting ovulation and causing infertility.
Observation:
- This case report details the management of a patient diagnosed with prolactinoma.
- The patient underwent long-term administration of prolactin secretion inhibitors.
Findings:
- Medical treatment led to significant tumor size regression, even complete disappearance.
- Restoration of normal hormonal balance allowed for successful conception and childbirth.
Implications:
- Effective management of prolactinoma can restore fertility in affected women.
- This approach enables patients to achieve pregnancy and deliver healthy children, improving reproductive outcomes.
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