Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers among women worldwide, and researchers have long sought to understand the myriad factors that may influence its development. Among these factors, ...

While conditions such as PCOS, thyroid disorders, and advancing age are well-known causes of infertility, doctors are increasingly flagging high prolactin levels as an overlooked contributor. The ...

A prolactinoma is a benign pituitary tumor that makes the hormone prolactin. While these tumors aren’t life threatening, they can cause fertility challenges and vision problems. Most are treated with ...

A recent study found a minor link between prolactin levels and the risk of developing estrogen receptor (ER)-positive or ER-negative breast cancers. However, there was no association found between the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The way endocrinologists manage prolactinomas is changing. Performing an MRI before eliminating other possible ...

Loss of libido and erectile dysfunction (ED) are typically associated with older men, but younger men can also be affected, as illustrated by the case of one patient described by Kai-Philipp Linse, MD ...

I am a 63-year-old man. At a recent visit to my endocrinologist for my annual thyroid check (I have Hashimoto’s disease), I revealed that I have been suffering from fatigue and erectile dysfunction.

Recently a teenage girl presented with galactorrhea. A pregnancy test was negative. She was not using hormonal contraceptives, nor was she taking opiates or methyldopa. I ordered a serum prolactin and ...