Vol. 36 (8) 2015 Neuro endocrinology letters

Osteoporotic fractures in patients with untreated hyperprolactinemia vs. those taking dopamine agonists: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

OBJECTIVE: Hyperprolactinemia is associated with bone fragility. Traditionally attributed to prolactin-induced hypogonadism, recent studies have identified increased fracture rates independent of gonadal function.

METHODS: We performed a systematic review to identify studies assessing fracture risk in patients wi.....