Symptoms of pituitary tumors in women

In our lives, there are often some female friends who have menstrual disorders, such as very rare menstruation, or amenorrhea at a young age. Many women do not take these symptoms seriously, thinking that they are normal, but they do not know that they may be caused by pituitary tumors. Many women are not very clear about the symptoms of pituitary tumors, so they do not respond to go to the hospital as soon as possible, delaying treatment.

1. Loss of vision.

If the pituitary tumor is not controlled and continues to grow, it will compress the optic nerve and cause changes in the patient's vision. This may be manifested as loss of vision in one eye, or in severe cases, blindness in both eyes.

2. Menstrual disorders.

The hormone levels in patients with pituitary tumors will change significantly, such as decreased estrogen and increased prolactin secretion, leading to menstrual disorders in women, such as irregular cycles or amenorrhea, which directly affects women's fertility and is likely to cause infertility. Other women will also have lactation.

3. Acromegaly or gigantism.

If it is a teenage girl, the typical effect of a pituitary tumor is gigantism because the bones have not yet closed. If it is an adult woman, acromegaly will occur. The patient's appearance will be greatly affected, such as the forehead will be particularly prominent, the hands and feet will be much larger, and the body hair will also increase.

After these symptoms appear, they must be discovered and treated in time. It is best to go to the hospital for relevant examinations as soon as possible, and actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment plan after diagnosis. Pituitary tumors are still very harmful to women, and this disease must be improved through standardized treatment, so all women should pay attention to it.