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Patient Perspectives on Prolactinoma in Females: Insights from the Dutch Cohort Studies

MedXY Editorial Team•Sep 1, 2026•Diabetes & Endocrinology
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  • Fatigue and cognitive complaints are the most prevalent and burdensome symptoms among females with prolactinoma, regardless of disease control status.
  • Active prolactinoma, defined by elevated prolactin levels, is associated with significantly higher anxiety, depression, and overall disease burden compared to controlled prolactinoma.
  • Despite effective prolactin normalization in nearly all patients using dopamine agonists, symptom burden remains substantial, underscoring unmet therapeutic and rehabilitative needs.

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