PSSD Caused By Pituitary Adenoma
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2022 12:33 am
Hi all.
I came across a peculiar case of a patient presenting classical PSSD symptoms, which ended up being caused by a 4MM pituitary adenoma, that was functionally secreting high levels of prolactin, at the posterior portion of the pituitary gland.
The video herein presents this case, the resolution of the PSSD, and a few important points, which I'll lay out below:
1. PSSD can be present without the former or current use of an SSRI.
2. There are many root cause(s) of PSSD.
3. Dopamine, and dopaminergic function is usually a central problem in PSSD.
4. Testosterone/Estradiol does play a role, despite you having "normal" or in range labs.
5. Most prevailing theories are incorrect. I have yet to see the 5HT1A receptor (or Serotonin in general) be at the root of PSSD.
6. Addressing accusations of "Ryan Ballow PSSD Scam."
7. The, to date, most successful approaches (in my view) to resolving PSSD.
8. Full biochemical discussion of PSSD, and its mechanisms.
I hope I can give some of you some perspective on what I've seen, dealing w/ PSSD for many years now, and some (what I've found to be) critical takeaways/distinctions, to move forward in resolving the condition.
Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTFjS7MZa3o
I welcome discussion, and will respond when I can.
Thanks.
I came across a peculiar case of a patient presenting classical PSSD symptoms, which ended up being caused by a 4MM pituitary adenoma, that was functionally secreting high levels of prolactin, at the posterior portion of the pituitary gland.
The video herein presents this case, the resolution of the PSSD, and a few important points, which I'll lay out below:
1. PSSD can be present without the former or current use of an SSRI.
2. There are many root cause(s) of PSSD.
3. Dopamine, and dopaminergic function is usually a central problem in PSSD.
4. Testosterone/Estradiol does play a role, despite you having "normal" or in range labs.
5. Most prevailing theories are incorrect. I have yet to see the 5HT1A receptor (or Serotonin in general) be at the root of PSSD.
6. Addressing accusations of "Ryan Ballow PSSD Scam."
7. The, to date, most successful approaches (in my view) to resolving PSSD.
8. Full biochemical discussion of PSSD, and its mechanisms.
I hope I can give some of you some perspective on what I've seen, dealing w/ PSSD for many years now, and some (what I've found to be) critical takeaways/distinctions, to move forward in resolving the condition.
Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTFjS7MZa3o
I welcome discussion, and will respond when I can.
Thanks.