Microadenoma

We went and saw a specialist today. I kind of suspected this (hadn't mentioned this to my wife...) but they're going to need to do some more testing to figure out exactly what is going on... Basically seeing a heightened level of prolactin tells them very little and they're going to be testing more for more hormones allowing them a better idea of if the tumor is a prolactoma (adenoma affecting prolactin) or if it's causing a rise in other hormones as well. If it's just a raise in prolactin than a pill twice a week for a year or two will not only cancel out the heightened levels of prolactin but can also cause the tumor to both get smaller and go away. However, if it's causing certain hormones to be released causing excessive weight gain or growth hormones (possibly explaining the bone growth on the back of her head...completely non-noticable if you don't know to look for it...) to be heightened or other hormones that would cause issues, then they might need to go in for surgery. Hopefully she can pop a pill for a couple years and be done with it, she'll be doing the blood work early next week, and possibly starting a new job. So, next week will hopefully be exciting and bring new good news for all! :) Much love