Review, 1982
Can bromocriptine treat PMS and infertility caused by high prolactin?
Yes, bromocriptine restores normal prolactin and brings back periods and fertility in most cases of high prolactin, and can also treat premenstrual syndrome. No birth defects have been reported from bromocriptine use.
What they did
Reviewed treatment options for high prolactin including surgery, radiation, and drug treatments.
What they found
Surgery for prolactin-producing tumors does not cure infertility in most cases, succeeding in at most 50% of cases. Bromocriptine restores normal prolactin and brings back ovulation and periods in most cases with high prolactin not caused by a tumor, and in many cases when caused by a tumor. It can also treat premenstrual syndrome.
What it means for you
Bromocriptine is an effective medical option for treating infertility and PMS caused by high prolactin. This is a review of drug research, not a new clinical trial. Women need regular monitoring during treatment. The main limitation is this review is from 1982.
at most 50%
Success rate of surgery alone in treating infertility from prolactin tumors
About the study
- Original title
- [Prolactin, bromocriptine and gonadal function in women: recent advances. II. Treatment of female hyperprolactinemia and other indications for the use of bromocriptine]
- Authors
- Buvat J, Buvat-Herbaut M
- Journal
- Journal de gynecologie, obstetrique et biologie de la reproduction
- Year
- 1982
- Study design
- Review
- What was tested
- Bromocriptine drug treatment
- Read the paper
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6754799/
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