Is hyperprolactinemia serious?

Hyperprolactinemia is a relatively serious gynecological disease that can lead to a variety of complications. It is necessary for everyone to grasp the complications of hyperprolactinemia. Only by understanding the complications of hyperprolactinemia can we actively prevent the occurrence of such complications. Next, we will give a detailed interpretation of the complications of hyperprolactinemia.

Complications of hyperprolactinemia:

(1) Low estrogen reaction: seen in people with long-term amenorrhea, such as hot flashes, palpitations, spontaneous sweating, vaginal dryness, dyspareunia, decreased libido, etc.

(ii) Changes in vision and visual field: When pituitary tumors involve the optic chiasm, vision loss, headache, dizziness, hemianopsia and blindness, as well as damage to cranial nerves II, III and IV, fundus edema and exudation may occur.

(III) Hyperandrogenism: moderate obesity, seborrheic dermatitis, acne and hirsutism.

(IV) Acromegaly: seen in PRL-GH adenoma, with elevated GH.

(V) Myxedema: seen in combination with hypothyroidism.

(6) Diabetes mellitus and abnormal glucose tolerance test.

Symptoms of hyperprolactinemia:

1. Lactation: Milk can be seen during spontaneous lactation or when squeezing both breasts. There is no absolute positive correlation between the level of PRL and the level of PRL. It may be related to the heteromorphism of PRL and its immune activity, biological activity, receptor binding rate and other factors.

2. Menstrual changes: The typical manifestation of HPRL is amenorrhea, and it can also manifest as irregular menstruation (such as infrequent menstruation, scanty menstruation, etc.), ovulation disorders, luteal insufficiency, infertility, etc.

3. Other manifestations: If left untreated for a long time, it may lead to osteoporosis due to estrogen deficiency, or headache and visual impairment due to the progression of pituitary tumors.

The above-mentioned complications of hyperprolactinemia are relatively common. After understanding the complications of hyperprolactinemia, everyone is required to go to a regular hospital for treatment based on their own actual situation to avoid the occurrence of these complications.