Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
Summary
Lisa Fasone had persistent postpartum symptoms like headaches and night sweats that did not go away after childbirth. Doctors found a small benign tumor on her pituitary gland causing high hormone levels, which affected her health and fertility. After medication failed, she had surgery to remove the tumor, and soon after, she unexpectedly discovered she was pregnant again.Key Facts
- Lisa Fasone gave birth in February 2022 and experienced long-lasting postpartum symptoms.
- Tests showed high prolactin levels, a hormone linked to milk production and fertility.
- A tiny benign tumor (prolactinoma) was found on her pituitary gland producing excess hormones.
- Medication is the usual treatment for prolactinomas, but in Lisa’s case, the tumor grew despite the drugs.
- The medication caused side effects and prevented safe pregnancy.
- Surgery was performed through the nose to remove the tumor in April 2025.
- After surgery, prolactin levels initially returned to normal, and her menstrual cycle restarted.
- A later test found rising prolactin again, but it was due to an unexpected new pregnancy.
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