Make sure you are getting enough calcium. Did you know that those of us with prolactinoma have a much higher risk of osteoporosis? Heightened levels of prolactin disrupt our monthly cycle by lowering progesterone and estrogen and may cause our periods to come less frequently of stop the completely. This directly affects our bone density and can cause us major problems later on. If you don't take a calcium supplement make sure you are eating plenty of calcuim in them. Here are some examples: Hard cheese, sardines, tofu, milk, anchovies, almonds, milk chocolate (this is my personal favorite one), most stuff made with milk, spinach, yogurt, breads and broccoli. If you take a supplement make sure it has magnesium in it too as magnesium helps our bodies properly process the calcium. So, if you decide to get a snack, grab some broccoli and milk chocolate and enjoy :)
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