Case Study: Case Study: A 23-year old woman has experienced recent onset of a spontaneous, bilaterial breast discharge and gradual cessation of menses. She reports normal growth and development and has never been pregnant. Questions: 1) What conditions could be causing her symptoms? 2) What medical conditions (other than a prolactinom are associated with hyperprolactinemia? 3) Which medications raise prolactin? no references, just homework.

Case Study: Case Study: A 23-year old woman has experienced recent onset of a spontaneous, bilaterial breast discharge and gradual cessation of menses. She reports normal growth and development and has never been pregnant. Questions: 1) What conditions could be causing her symptoms? 2) What medical conditions (other than a prolactinom are associated with hyperprolactinemia? 3) Which medications raise prolactin? no references, just homework.

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