I'm on antipsychotics for four yrs. I had irregular cycles ended up in amenorrhea since one yr. I consulted a gynecologist. She did ultrasonogrm abdomen and pelvis which was found to be normal. Den she checked my hormone levels. Prolactin found to be elevated to 132ng/ml. I was advised to take MRI brain. Nd it had a bulge in article pituitary gland. Can the bulge be due to antipsychotic induced hyperprolactinaemia?

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Dr. Prk PrasadNeurosurgeon32yrs exp

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Yes prolactinomas are known to occur after prolonged treatment with antipsychotic drugs. But whatever the cause, better to get operated and have it removed after a short course with bromocriptine.

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