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GlossaryGalactorrhea

unusual milk discharge from breasts, not linked to nursing

Galactorrhea is a condition characterized by the spontaneous flow of milk from the breast, unrelated to childbirth or nursing. It can occur in both men and women and is often caused by hormonal imbalances, particularly elevated levels of prolactin, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland.

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research Asymptomatic Hyperprolactinemia Resulting from Macroprolactinemia

14 citations, January 1990 in “Fertility and Sterility”

Some patients with high prolactin levels don't show symptoms because they have a form of the hormone that's less active.

research Disorder of Hair Growth in Hyperprolactinemia

3 citations, January 1988 in “PubMed”

High prolactin levels can cause skin and hair symptoms similar to those caused by hormone imbalances.

research Hirsutism in a Female Adolescent Induced by Long-Acting Injectable Risperidone

2 citations, May 2013 in “The primary care companion for CNS disorders”

A teenage girl's excessive hair growth was caused by a medication for mania, but improved after stopping the medication.

research A Case of Pituitary Hyperplasia Secondary to Uncontrolled Primary Hypothyroidism

April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

Taking thyroid medication reduced the patient's pituitary gland swelling and improved her symptoms.

research Cutaneous Effects of the Most Commonly Used Antidepressant Medication, the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

55 citations, December 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Antidepressants called SSRIs can cause skin problems, bleeding risk, and other side effects.

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