galactorrhea - Nipple Discharge - Nipple Discharge - Merck Manual Consumer Version dewakoin99

Breast and Nipple Discharge: What It Could Mean - WebMD

Galactorrhea is a milky discharge from both nipples, when a person is not breastfeeding. Galactorrhea can happen from elevated prolactin level. A hormone called prolactin can be elevated for several reasons, including medication, pituitary tumors or other endocrine abnormalities.

Nipple Discharge - Nipple Discharge - Merck Manual Consumer Version

Galactorrhea is a nipple discharge composed of breast milk or a milk-like substance that is not associated with pregnancy or breastfeeding. This type of nipple discharge can come from only one nipple but it typically comes from both.

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Galactorrhea (guh-lack-toe-REE-uh) happens when your breasts unexpectedly produce milk or a milk-like discharge. This nipple discharge may leak from your breast on its own or when touched. It's not related to milk production in breastfeeding (chestfeeding) or pregnancy.