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What is the medical term meaning benign tumor of the pituitary gland that causes it to produce too much prolactin?

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The benign tumor that causes this is called prolactinoma. It causes something called galactorrhea abnormal milk production, can cause abscence of menstrual periods and infertility in women. In men , it can cause impotence,infertility,feminization,and galactorrhea. Note anti depressants can also cause production of prolactin
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