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A woman's postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- Lisa Fasone experienced prolonged postpartum symptoms and infertility after the birth of her first child, leading to the discovery of a prolactinoma, a benign pituitary tumor causing elevated prolactin levels.
- Initial treatment with medication caused severe side effects and did not reduce the tumor, prompting Fasone to opt for surgery despite potential risks to her fertility.
- The minimally invasive surgery successfully normalized her prolactin levels and restored her menstrual cycle, but a later rise in prolactin was revealed to be due to a surprise pregnancy.
- Fasone gave birth to her second daughter in February 2026 and has since returned to work, with ongoing medical monitoring planned to ensure her health and hormone balance.
- Reflecting on her journey, Fasone expressed gratitude for overcoming significant health challenges to build the family she always wanted.
