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What is galactorrhea?
Galactorrhea is a milky nipple discharge not related to milk production during breastfeeding. It's not a disease but a symptom of an underlying condition. Galactorrhea can occur in both sexes, but it's more common in women, including those who have never had children or are postmenopausal.
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 addressing the underlying cause. Medication to inhibit the hormone causing the 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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