What are the symptoms of hyperprolactinemia?

Hyperprolactinemia is a disease that is not familiar to everyone. However, after the disease occurs, the patient's menstruation will change significantly, and fertility will also be affected. It will also affect the patient's vision, causing vision loss and headaches, which is extremely harmful. We should learn more about the symptoms and treat them reasonably. So, what are the symptoms of hyperprolactinemia?

1. Changes in sexual function. Because the sex hormones in the body have changed, the secretion of sex hormones will be suppressed. In addition, the vaginal wall will become thinner and atrophy, which will cause problems in sexual life, less secretions, and decreased sexual desire.

2. Infertility 70% of women will experience infertility because this disease can cause anovulation and luteal insufficiency.

3. Menstrual disorders. A small number of women will experience amenorrhea. However, most patients will experience less menstrual flow. Some women will also experience functional impairment, and some young women will not have menstruation during puberty.

4. Breast lactation. This is one of the common symptoms. Both breasts will secrete some milk or some milky liquid can be squeezed out.

5. Physical changes. Because of the large changes in estrogen in the body, it can cause hot flashes, palpitations, and vaginal dryness. During sexual intercourse, dryness and pain may also occur, resulting in decreased libido. Some women may also become obese and hirsute.