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Hyperprolactinemic Anovulatory Syndrome

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In practically all appearances hyperprolactinemia is identical to disturbed follicle maturation and disturbed menstrual cycle, it is therefore classified as a type of hyperprolactinemic anovulatory syndrome. The previous classifications depending on the presence or absence of a pituitary adenoma are no longer necessary, since diagnostic and therapeutic proceedings are the same in both cases.

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  1. Chefarzt Frauenklinik Krankenhaus Porz am Rhein, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Universität Köln, Urbacher Weg 19, 51149, Köln, Germany

    Karl Heinz Broer

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    Ismet Turanli (Frauenarzt) (Frauenarzt)

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Bohnet, H.G. (1996). Hyperprolactinemic Anovulatory Syndrome. In: Broer, K.H., Turanli, I. (eds) New Trends in Reproductive Medicine. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-60961-9_14

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