The effect of multiparity on intrasellar prolactinomas

A complete reassessment of ovulation, pituitary reserve and function, and sella turcica anatomy was carried out in nine multiparous patients with intrasellar prolactinomas to determine whether long-term bromocriptine therapy was required and to document the natural history of the disease after two or more pregnancies. After the last pregnancy, bromocriptine was discontinued and pituitary function and anatomy and prolactinoma activity were …