Following workup for symptoms of decreased libido and erectile dysfunction, a patient is told that his pituitary is hypersecreting prolactin. Is there need for concern about this young man?
What will be an ideal response
Yes; there should be great concern, because hypersecretion of prolactin will lead to impotence.
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