28-Year-Old Woman with Hyperprolactinemia and Its Relationship to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

November 2023 in “ Manuju ”

Ely Malihah, Diana Novitasari, A. R. Nasution, Mietha Apriyanti

hyperprolactinemia Polycystic Ovary Syndrome PCOS hyperandrogenism hirsutism alopecia acne bromocriptine androgen levels high prolactin high androgens excessive hair growth hair loss pimples Parlodel male hormones

TLDR Treating hyperprolactinemia can help manage PCOS symptoms.

This document discusses a 28-year-old woman with hyperprolactinemia and its relationship to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is characterized by hyperandrogenism, menstrual irregularities, and ovarian cysts, and is often linked with hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance. Symptoms include enlarged ovaries, irregular menstrual cycles, low back pain, hirsutism, alopecia, acne, and skin tags. Laboratory tests are essential to rule out other diagnoses and measure androgen levels. After treatment with bromocriptine, the patient's prolactin levels decreased, highlighting the importance of considering hyperprolactinemia in PCOS cases.

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