Publications by authors named "Christiane Rezende Loureiro"
Objectives: To evaluate QOL in women with microprolactinomas treated with dopamine agonists, comparing the patients with normal versus those with elevated prolactin levels, and to identify clinical and biochemical influences on patients' QOL.
Material And Methods: A cross-sectional evaluation was performed in two University referral centers. Fifty women with microprolactinoma answered the SF-36 questionnaire by the time of their clinical evaluation.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess bone density in women with prolactinoma treated with dopamine agonists compared to healthy controls, using DXA scans and biochemical analyses.
- Women with prolactinoma showed significantly lower lumbar spine Z-scores compared to controls, indicating bone density loss, particularly linked to the duration of amenorrhea.
- The findings stress the need for effective management of prolactinoma to prevent potential complications related to bone health in affected women.