Idiopathic hyperprolactinemia-associated hypogonadism in men presenting with normal testosterone levels
Idiopathic hyperprolactinemia-associated hypogonadism can occasionally present with normal testosterone levels, emphasizing the importance of clinical vigilance beyond standard hormonal assessments. Pituitary height reduction may serve as an important diagnostic marker and indicator of treatment effectiveness. Medical treatment, including bromocriptine or cabergoline, with a possible preference for cabergoline based on clinical considerations, can effectively normalize hormone levels and significantly improve clinical symptoms.
Authors
- Yunbei Xiao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9011-7565)
- Er Zhou
- Xiaozhi Cheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1413-7019)
- Qiwen Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3141-1817)
- Xiao‐Yan Wen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6728-0025)
- Huiliang Zhou
- Yulong Deng
Institutions
- Fujian Medical University (CN)
- First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University (CN)
- Gaozhou People's Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-09-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0332871
- Primary Topic
- Hormonal and reproductive studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00