Medical articles of Prolactin

A prolactinoma is a type of brain tumour that is not cancerous, but does still affect the brain by causing the pituitary gland to overproduce a hormone called prolactin. In this article, a consultant ...

The pituitary gland may be small, but it plays a crucial role in controlling many of the body’s hormones. One of the key hormones it produces is prolactin. While prolactin is best known for its role i...

Dr Umasuthan Srirangalingam, consultant endocrinologist at London Lauriston Clinic in London, explains causes, diagnosis and treatment of raised prolactin levels.

A prolactinoma is the most common type of hormone-producing pituitary tumour. While the diagnosis can sound alarming, it is usually very treatable and often managed without surgery.