Ive heard that women with prolactinomas can sometimes develop complications during pregnancy is this true?
The main worry is that prolactinomas can enlarge during pregnancy. The risk, however, is very small for microprolactinomas and, even for macroprolactinomas, it is much lower than previously thought. Nevertheless, thought and clinical consideration must be given to the potential for tumor growth during pregnancy in each patient with a prolactinoma. If there is evidence of tumor expansion during pregnancy (eg headaches or visual problems), then your doctor will probably tell you to start taking bromocriptine again. Occasionally, pituitary surgery may be required during pregnancy.
