What is Galactorrhea?

What is Galactorrhea?

Galactorrhea refers to the abnormal production of milk (lactation) unrelated to breast-feeding. It occurs mainly in ...more »

• Galactorrhea: Abnormal breast milk production.

Galactorrhea: Introduction

Types of Galactorrhea:

Broader types of Galactorrhea:

• Breast conditions
• Pituitary conditions
• more types...»

Who gets Galactorrhea?

Gender Profile for Galactorrhea: Mostly men but can rarely occur in men

What causes Galactorrhea?

Causes of Galactorrhea: see causes of Galactorrhea

What are the symptoms of Galactorrhea?

Symptoms of Galactorrhea: see symptoms of Galactorrhea

Can anyone else get Galactorrhea?

More information: see contagiousness of Galactorrhea
Inheritance: see inheritance of Galactorrhea

Galactorrhea: Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Galactorrhea.

Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Galactorrhea.

How is it treated?

Doctors and Medical Specialists for Galactorrhea: Gynecologist ; see also doctors and medical specialists for Galactorrhea.
Treatments for Galactorrhea: see treatments for Galactorrhea

Organs Affected by Galactorrhea:

Organs and body systems related to Galactorrhea include:

• Breast
• Pituitary

Name and Aliases of Galactorrhea

Main name of condition: Galactorrhea

galactorrhoea

Galactorrhea: Related Conditions

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Galactorrhea:

• Pituitary adenoma
• Prolactin level
• Bromocriptine
• Dopamine receptors
• Polycystic ovarian disease
• Nipple discharge
• Hypothyroidism
• Ntipsychotics
• Methyldopa
• Opiates
• Infertility
• Cimetidine

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