Introduction Galactorrhea (also known as galactorrhea) is the discharge of breast milk or milky secretions from the female breast without the woman having been pregnant or recently giving birth. However, galactorrhea can also occur in men and children. The causes are manifold and should always be clarified diagnostically. In most cases, the causes are harmless. … Galactorrhea – pathological milk production
Galactorrhea in men The causes of galactorrhea in men are manifold. On the one hand, a lack of the hormone testosterone can lead to reactive galactorrhea. In rare cases, as in women, a prolactinoma, i.e. a tumor on the pituitary gland, can trigger galactorrhea in men. The classic symptoms of prolactinoma in men, however, are … Galactorrhea in men | Galactorrhea – pathological milk production
Diagnosis The diagnosis of galactorrhea can best be made by a gynecologist. The gynecologist will first take a medical history to find out the exact symptoms and ask about other symptoms. Also important are medications taken, previous illnesses and other factors that can influence the milk production of the female breast. This is followed by … Diagnosis | Galactorrhea – pathological milk production
Prognosis The prognosis for galactorrhea is very good. In general, the prognosis depends on the cause. However, since the causes are usually easily treatable, galactorrhea is usually well managed.If breast cancer is the cause of the symptoms, the prognosis depends on how successfully the breast cancer can be treated. Prophylaxis There is no direct prophylaxis … Prognosis | Galactorrhea – pathological milk production
