[Acne] Cystic acne since my 30s - and why I should have had my hormone levels tested sooner.

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A year ago I decided to go off birth control after having been on it for 16 years. After six months with no period, I went to see a specialist who had me tested for multiple things.It turns out I have a microadenoma, a tiny benign tumor in my pituitary gland that is producing large quantities of prolactin.Since that appointment (and an MRI and visual field exam) they put me on a medication that shrinks the tumor.You know what else has dissipated? My cystic acne. Since regulating my medication to the point where my prolactin levels are normal my acne has gone away.Internet research has me thinking there is a connection. What are your thoughts?
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