pituitary tumor

[buck900]

Does anyone know how they treat a pituitary microadenoma that's causing low testostrone and LH? Is clomid good?

Otherwise I am a healthy 48 y/o guy.


This discussion is related to Pituitary Microadenoma.

[Tancatch]

Hi Buck, I dont know the answer to your question.  My husband (37) has a prituatary microadenoma and has been on tablets to shrink it, after further blood tests his prolactin levels have gone down and so has his testostrone.  They have given him clomid for 3 weeks and then he has a blood test, he may have to have testostrone patches, we have to wait for the results of the blood tests which should be about 10 days from now.  I will let you know what they say.

good luck.
.

[Jules77733]

Typically, they use medication to try and shrink the tumor--a non-invasive approach. If this fails to work and the tumor is believed to be causing symptoms, surgery is considered. Fortunately, the pituitary gland is conveniently located near the front of the head, and is easily reached via the nose or a small incision under the upper lip. Removal of pituitary tumors is fairly simple and usually doesn't result in any complications. Doctors just prefer to take the more cautious route and avoid surgery, if possible. In many cases, it's necessary, though.