Hyperprolactinaemia: Difference between revisions

Created page with "<section begin="pathophysiology" />'''Hyperprolactinaemia''' is the increased production of prolactin. It's a relatively rare disorder. == Etiology == hyperprolactinaemia occurs in: * Prolactinomas – prolactin-producing pituitary adenomas – most common cause * Damage to the hypothalamus and infundibular stalk – as this impairs the dopamine-mediated inhibition of prolactin * Hypothyroidism – as TRH stimulates prolactin * Dopamine antagonists * Chronic renal..."