hyperprolactinemic amenorrhea


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Related to hyperprolactinemic amenorrhea: Hyperprolactinaemia

hy·per·pro·lac·ti·ne·mic a·men·or·rhe·a

amenorrhea associated with abnormally high levels of serum prolactin; may be accompanied by nonphysiologic lactation.

hyperprolactinemic amenorrhea

Amenorrhea due to an excessive secretion of prolactin by the pituitary.
See: prolactin
See also: amenorrhea
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