Galactorrhea

What is Galactorrhea

Galactorrhea is the flow of a milky fluid (discharge) from the breast. It is different from normal milk in nursing mothers.

It can be caused by many things. Most cases are not serious and do not require treatment. Watch your condition to make sure it goes away.

Follow these instructions at home:

  • Take medicines only as told by your doctor.
  • Do notsqueeze your breasts or nipples.
  • Avoid any touching of your breasts during sexual activity.
  • Perform a breast self-exam only once a month.
  • Avoid clothes that rub on your nipples.
  • Use breast pads to absorb the fluid.
  • Wear a support bra or a breast binder.
  • Keep all follow-up visits as told by your doctor. This is important.

Contact a doctor if:

  • You have hot flashes.
  • You have vaginal dryness.
  • You have a lack of sexual desire.
  • You stop having menstrual periods, or they are far apart or not regular.
  • You have headaches.
  • You have vision problems.

Get help right away if:

  • Your breast discharge is bloody or yellowish white (puslike).
  • You have breast pain.
  • You feel a lump in your breast.
  • Your breast shows wrinkling or dimpling.
  • Your breast becomes red and swollen.
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