What is Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (DMPA)? Medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) is a widely prescribed injectable progestogen contraceptive used by 74 million women worldwide each year. This contraceptive is particularly valued for its high effectiveness and ease of administration. DMPA is administered as an intramuscular injection (150 mg/ml) or...

Introduction The closure step in endoscopic pituitary surgery is crucial and requires an effective strategy to minimize postoperative complications. Numerous surgical techniques have been described, but no clear consensus has been established. Methods Between January 2006 and March 2022, 3,015...

Introduction Giant pituitary tumors (>40 mm) present a major therapeutic challenge due to the lack of established guidelines. This retrospective study analyzes a large cohort of patients managed by an expert multidisciplinary team, focusing on treatments and postoperative outcomes. Methods...

Introduction Cushing’s disease is a rare endocrine disorder caused by an excess production of cortisol due to a pituitary adenoma. Endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal surgery (EETS) is the gold standard for tumor removal, but its effectiveness varies depending on MRI findings....

Introduction Microprolactinomas are typically treated with dopamine agonists. However, data on the outcomes of patients treated with surgery remain limited. This study presents a large series of patients who underwent pituitary surgery for microprolactinomas and evaluates the efficacy and safety...

Introduction Microprolactinomas are typically treated with dopamine agonists. However, little information is available on the outcomes of patients treated with surgery. This study reports a large series of patients who underwent pituitary surgery for microprolactinoma and evaluates the effectiveness and...