Galactorrhea
Galactorrhea Not Associated with Childbirth
Some people may have a milky discharge come out of one or both breasts. This happens even though they are not breast-feeding. This condition is galactorrhea. Most often, this happens in women. It may also happen in men or newborn babies. The breasts may leak when touched or without being touched. Sometimes, this problem will go away on its own. In newborn babies, the problem most often goes away within 2 weeks.
Name
Galactorrhea
About this topic
Some people may have a milky discharge come out of one or both breasts. This happens even though they are not breast-feeding. This condition is galactorrhea. Most often, this happens in women. It may also happen in men or newborn babies. The breasts may leak when touched or without being touched. Sometimes, this problem will go away on its own. In newborn babies, the problem most often goes away within 2 weeks.
What drugs may be needed?
Change your hormone levels,Treat pituitary tumors
Body systems
Emergency Medicine,Neonatal,Reproductive
What are other common names?
Disordered Lactation,Idiopathic Galactorrhea,Milky Nipple Discharge,Nipple Discharge,WItch's Milk
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