Table 1.

The symptoms of hyperprolactinemia distinguished by gender.

Gender	Symptoms
Women	Menstrual cycle disorders—irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, and anovulatory cycles Galactorrhea—milk production in women who are not pregnant or breastfeeding Hypogonadism—hormonal failure of the ovaries Sexual dysfunction—decreased libido, disturbances in the agitation phase, problems with lubrication and pain during sexual intercourse, and orgasm disorders Fibrocystic changes in the breast Mastalgia—breast pain Outbreak symptoms, e.g., hot flushes Bone decalcification
Men	Sexual disorders—decreased libido Erectile dysfunction Gynecomastia—enlargement of one or both breasts, rarely with galactorrhea Reduction in muscle mass and hair loss in the genital area
Symptoms occurring in both sexes
	Weight gain Infertility Osteopenia, i.e., a decrease in bone mineral density Headaches Visual disturbances Obesity Deposition of fatty tissue in the abdomen Anxiety Depression