[hyperprolactaemia] Flashcards
1
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stimulates lactation
2
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gonadotropin releasing hormone
3
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oestrogen
testosterone
LH
FSH
4
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low levels of oestrogen stimulate osteoclasts and inhibit osteoblasts
5
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menstrual disturbance
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erectile dysfunction
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hyperprolactinaemia
8
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anterior pituitary
9
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dopamine
10
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dopamine antagonist
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compression of the pituitary stalk results in a reduction of dopamine levels
12
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prolactinoma
disinhibition from Dopamine (compression of pit. stalk)
Dopamine antagonists
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prolactinoma
14
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Drugs - dopamine antagonists
15
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dopamine antagonist
16
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spontaneous flow of milk from the breast
17
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pregnancy
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Basal PRL
19
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Bromocriptine
or
Cabergoline
(dopamine agonist)
20
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all other causes ruled out
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10
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10
23
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trans-sphenoidal surgery
24
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optic chiasm compression
25
[hyperprolactaemia]: is the Tx the same for micro and macroprolactinomas?
Yes
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[hyperprolactaemia]: why can chronic renal failure result in hyperprolactinaemia
reduced excretion
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[hyperprolactaemia]: hyper/hypothyroidism can cause hyperprolactinaemia
hypo
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[hyperprolactaemia]: why does hypothyroidism cause prolactinaemia
raised TRH
*thyrotropin releasing hormone increases release of TSH and prolactin*
