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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
What is galactorrhea?
Galactorrhea is milky nipple discharge which is not associated with milk produced during breast-feeding. Galactorrhea isn't a disease, but a sign of an underlying conditon. It can occur in both sexes, however, more in women, even those who have never had children or after menopause.
Symptoms of galactorrhea
Nausea or vomiting
After burping, the urge to vomit disappears
Breastfeeding a lot
Nausea or vomiting after eating
Questions your doctor may ask to check for galactorrhea
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose galactorrhea
Do you have nausea or vomiting?
Did the child stop vomiting after burping?
Do you produce a lot of breastmilk?
Do you have nausea or vomiting immediately after you eat?
Treatment for galactorrhea
Treatment involves identifying and treating the underlying cause. Medication to inhibit the hormone causing milky discharge may also be prescribed.
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References
Huang W, Molitch ME. Evaluation and management of galactorrhea. Am Fam Physician. 2012 Jun 1;85(11):1073-80. PMID: 22962879.
https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2012/0601/p1073.html
Sakiyama R, Quan M. Galactorrhea and hyperprolactinemia. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 1983 Dec;38(12):689-700. doi: 10.1097/00006254-198312000-00001. PMID: 6361641.
https://journals.lww.com/obgynsurvey/Citation/1983/12000/Galactorrhea_and_Hyperprolactinemia.1.aspx
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