[Characteristics of the course of hypothyroidism in the galactorrhea syndrome].

The results of investigation and treatment of 8 patients with initial hypothyrosis, galactorrhea and disturbed menstrual function are presented. The initial hypothyrosis in patients with galactorrhea may have a latent form and/or be combined with intracellular hypophyseal tumor. Sometimes the first sign of the syndrome mentioned is abnormal lactation. The prolactin level is elevated in these patients and its depot increased. In latent hypothyrosis the thyrotropin content is within normal, its response to thyroliberin stimulation being enhanced and prolonged. Thyroid hormone therapy is effective in these patients. It was concluded that thyroid hormone substituting therapy is an adequate method for the treatment of initial hypothyrosis, galactorrhea and disordered menstrual function.