Hello Kris I had a prolactinoma as well (at 17years doc discovered it as I never went through puberty) My tumor was extremely large and I was immediately put on bromocriptine (there was no dostinex back then - I am now 38yrs). My tumor shrunk and so did my body size (yeah!!!). After being on the bromo for many years I got married and wanted children. I have NEVER had a period unless I take progesterone pills (prometrium/provera). I had to start bringing on my period with progesterone and eventually had to take clomid. It took 7 months until I became pregnant. My doc was just about to stop trying as taking clomid for long periods is not recommended. I took one last dose and thank goodness it worked. I stopped with the bromo as soon as I knew I was pregnant. I had a terrific pregnancy and delivery (14hours). I had a healthy baby boy. When I wanted a second child, I followed the same routine of bromo, provera and clomid - this time I became pregnant after 1 try. Again I had a wonderful pregnancy (I actually started losing weight - the baby was growing perfectly inside). I had a good delivery (12 hours) and I delivered a perfect baby girl 3 years ago. I did breastfeed both kids for 1 year. I had so much milk I could have fed 10 kids ![]() Hindsight is 20/20 and I know now that I probably should have stopped breastfeeding sooner (or maybe not have done it at all) and returned to my bromocriptine, as my moods went bullistic and I had a terrible time regulating my hormones again. Overall, I had wonderful success and since I have never had a period and wasn't ovulating, I was very skeptical of ANY possible success. I think it has all been a miracle. I still have a constent battle with weight and have to be very watchful of my prolactin levels. When my level was 20, I was still very irritable and moody. Now that is is finally down to 7(by taking bromocriptine), I feel almost normal. ![]() Please make sure you have a great Dr. support system - Endos and OB/GYN before having kids. You will need their support in getting your post pregancy hormones back to normal (for the baby's sake). You can't take care of a baby if you are in need of help yourself....a lot of docs just chalk it up to postpartum depression if you are moody....hopefully they will be more informed now. ![]() here is hoping there is a pot of gold at the end of this rainbow for you.
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