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The drug bromocriptine is often prescribed first to reduce the secretion of prolactin and to decrease the size of pituitary tumors
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Which term means condition in which breast milk is produced by woman who is not breastfeeding?
You could possibly be pregnant or have a hormonal imbalance. Possibly a disease called galactorrhea
What conditions accompany galactorrhea in men?
Galactorrhea in men can be caused by conditions such as pituitary tumors, medications that affect hormone levels (e.g. antipsychotics), hypothyroidism, kidney or liver disease, or chronic stress. It is important for men experiencing galactorrhea to see a healthcare provider for further evaluation and treatment.
What type of tumor is most common in patients with galactorrhea?
microadenomas
What is galactorrhea?
the secretion of breast milk in men, or in women who are not breastfeeding an infant.
What causes galactorrhea spontaneous flow of milk from breasts?
Galactorrhea is caused by the disregulation of certain hormones in the human body. It is usually a benign condition which occurs in 5-32% of women but can also occur with men.
What is the medical term meaning excessive flow of milk?
Galactorrhea is excessive flow of milk.
Treatment of galactorrhea?
what would be the treatment of galactorrea if the person is taking anti-psychs for autism?
What medical term describes the production of breast milk in women who are not breastfeeding?
Galactorrhea is the medical term meaning abnormal production of breast milk in a woman who is not breastfeeding. There are a number of possible causes of galactorrhea, including medication side effects, frequent sucking as during sexual contact, and hormonal imbalances.
What are the symptoms of hypersecretion of Oxytocin?
What type of common disease id related to oxytocin
What is the Medical term meaning discharge of milk not associated with breastfeeding?
Chyluria is the medical term meaning milky-appearing urine.
What might abnormal prolactin levels show?
Increased prolactin levels are found in galactorrhea, amenorrhea, prolactin-secreting pituitary tumor, infiltrative diseases of the hypothalamus, and metastatic cancer of the pituitary gland.
What medications can cause galactorrhea?
Hormonal therapies (like oral contraceptives ), drugs for treatment of depression or other psychiatric conditions, tranquilizers, morphine, heroin, and some medications for high blood pressure
