Hyperprolactinaemia is a major cause of anovulation and is responsible for menstruation disorders and infertility.
The acromegaly associated with fibrous dysplasia differs from classical acromegaly by its presentation at a younger age, facial asymmetry,
hyperprolactinaemia and lack of demonstratable adenoma on imaging in majority of patients (5).
Other side-effects that are minimal but rarely cause clinical significance include tachycardia,
hyperprolactinaemia, mouth dryness and constipation.
Macroprolactinaemia: contribution to
hyperprolactinaemia in a district general hospital and evaluation of a screening test based on precipitation with polyethylene glycol.
Characterization of big, big prolactin in patients with
hyperprolactinaemia.
Prolactin and macroprolactin: a case report of
hyperprolactinaemia highlighting the interpretation of discrepant results.
Hyperprolactinaemia in males: A heterogeneous disorder.
The following problems have also been reported in association with Prozac, but the company says "no causal relationship has been established": Gastro-intestinal haemorrhage,
hyperprolactinaemia, immune related haemolytic anaemia, pancytopenia, suicidal ideation, thrombocytopenia, thrombocytopenic purpura, vaginal bleeding after drug withdrawal, violent behaviour.
Medical side-effects of antipsychotic agents:
Hyperprolactinaemia and metabolic disorders
Low concentrations are found in myxoedema,
hyperprolactinaemia and syndromes of excessive androgen activity.
The side effects associated with neuroleptics and antipsychotics include metabolic disturbances, weight gain and
hyperprolactinaemia, which are very serious in nature," explains Sriram.
Gynaecological disorders and
hyperprolactinaemia in chronic constipation.
