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    A 33 year-old woman presents to her physician complaining of fatigue, general muscle aches, weight gain, irregular menstrual cycles and milky discharge from both breasts for 3 months. Her vital signs are pulse 64/min, blood pressure 123/88 and temp 96.3. Her physical examination reveals galactorrhea of both breasts and dry skin.

    Her lab results are as follows:

    Thyroid stimulation hormone (TSH): 23uU/ml

    Prolactin level: 55ng/ml

    What is the best next step in management of this patient?

    • A- Repeat lab tests
    • B- Start levothyroxine therapy
    • C- Start estrogen therapy
    • D- Start anti-dopamine therapy
    • E- MRI of the pituitary gland
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