Some woman don't breastfeed, but discharge milk from their nipples especially when touched.
This is called galactorrhea! On it's own, it's not a disease.
But it could be a symptom of an underlying disease. So see a doctor.
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This is called galactorrhea! On it's own, it's not a disease.
But it could be a symptom of an underlying disease. So see a doctor.
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Galactorrhea can occurs in any woman, even those who have never had children or after menopause.
Some causes are;
• Pituitary tumors
• Birth control pills
• Some herbal remedies
• Opioid abuse
• Some sedatives, antidepressants, high blood pressure drugs, etc
See a doctor
Some causes are;
• Pituitary tumors
• Birth control pills
• Some herbal remedies
• Opioid abuse
• Some sedatives, antidepressants, high blood pressure drugs, etc
See a doctor
Myth: Galactorrhea is not a sign of pregnancy & it doesn't mean someone has just terminated a pregnancy.
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Prolactin is a hormone that stimulates breast milk production
Prolactin is produced by a bean-shaped organ in the brain called the pituitary gland
Anything that causes excess prolactin (e.g. pituitary gland tumour) can cause breast milk discharge -- galactorrhea
Prolactin is produced by a bean-shaped organ in the brain called the pituitary gland
Anything that causes excess prolactin (e.g. pituitary gland tumour) can cause breast milk discharge -- galactorrhea
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