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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.
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 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 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 is the medical term meaning benign tumor of the pituitary gland that causes it to produce too much prolactin?
The benign tumor that causes this is called prolactinoma. It causes something called galactorrhea abnormal milk production, can cause abscence of menstrual periods and infertility in women. In men , it can cause impotence,infertility,feminization,and galactorrhea. Note anti depressants can also cause production of prolactinprolactinomaprolactinomaprolactinomaProlactinoma
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?
How is galactorrhea treated?
The drug bromocriptine is often prescribed first to reduce the secretion of prolactin and to decrease the size of pituitary tumors
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.
