Prolactin--added dimension in male genitosexual disorders.
Prolactin-producing pituitary adenomas known to cause amenorrhea and galactorrhea in the female have been implicated recently in male infertility and impotence. Knowledge of the pathophysiology of prolactin and of the choices of treatment for these tumors is an important adjunct to the urologist's armamentarium.
D000236:Adenoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000378:metabolism; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007248:Infertility, Male / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000378:metabolism; D011388:Prolactin / Q000378:metabolism*
D011388:Prolactin