About Functioning gonadotropic adenoma

What is Functioning gonadotropic adenoma?

Functioning gonadotropic adenoma is a type of tumor that develops in the pituitary gland. It is a benign tumor that produces hormones that stimulate the gonads, which are the reproductive organs. These hormones can cause symptoms such as infertility, irregular menstrual cycles, and excessive hair growth. Treatment typically involves surgery to remove the tumor.

What are the symptoms of Functioning gonadotropic adenoma?

The symptoms of functioning gonadotropic adenoma vary depending on the type of hormone produced by the tumor. Common symptoms include:

• Abnormal menstrual periods

• Excessive facial and body hair growth (in women)

• Infertility

• Low libido

• Weight gain

• Hot flashes

• Headaches

• Nausea

• Abdominal pain

• Breast enlargement (in men)

• Enlarged testicles (in men)

• Deepening of the voice (in men)

• Excessive sweating

• Fatigue

• Mood swings

What are the causes of Functioning gonadotropic adenoma?

Functioning gonadotropic adenomas are usually caused by a genetic mutation in the pituitary gland. This mutation causes the pituitary gland to produce too much of the hormones that control the reproductive system, such as follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). These hormones can cause the ovaries or testes to produce too much of the hormones that control the reproductive system, such as estrogen and testosterone. This can lead to the development of a functioning gonadotropic adenoma.

What are the treatments for Functioning gonadotropic adenoma?

Functioning gonadotropic adenomas are typically treated with surgery to remove the tumor. In some cases, radiation therapy may be used to shrink the tumor before surgery. In rare cases, medications such as gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists may be used to reduce the size of the tumor.

What are the risk factors for Functioning gonadotropic adenoma?

The risk factors for functioning gonadotropic adenoma include:

1. Age: Most cases of functioning gonadotropic adenoma occur in people over the age of 40.

2. Gender: Women are more likely to develop functioning gonadotropic adenoma than men.

3. Family history: People with a family history of functioning gonadotropic adenoma are more likely to develop the condition.

4. Obesity: People who are obese are more likely to develop functioning gonadotropic adenoma.

5. Exposure to certain chemicals: Exposure to certain chemicals, such as pesticides, may increase the risk of developing functioning gonadotropic adenoma.

Is there a cure/medications for Functioning gonadotropic adenoma?

Functioning gonadotropic adenomas are usually treated with surgery to remove the tumor. In some cases, medications such as gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists may be used to reduce the size of the tumor before surgery. In some cases, radiation therapy may be used to shrink the tumor.