Milky nipple discharge not associated with lactation, defined as >1 year after pregnancy or cessation of breastfeeding.
Does not include serous, purulent, o...
Usually bilateral milky nipple discharge that may be spontaneous or induced by stimulation.
Determine possibility of pregnancy or recent discontinuation of lactation
Association with in...
Identify and treat the underlying cause.
Idiopathic galactorrhea (normal prolactin levels) does not require treatment (3)[C].
Avoid excess nipple stimulation.
Discontinue causa...
Check prolactin levels every month until normalized. After levels normalize, check again every three months while on dopamine agonist therapy. A...
Bruehlman RD, Winters S, McKittrick C. Galactorrhea: Rapid Evidence Review. Am Fam Physician. 2022;106:695-700.
DiVasta AD, Weld...
N64.3 Galactorrhea not associated with childbirth
N64.52 Nipple discharge
78622004 Galactorrhea not associated with childbirth (disorder)
54302000 Discharge from nipple (disorder)
1981150...
Galactorrhea is a common disorder, affecting up to 50% of reproductive-age women.
Galactorrhea is defined as bilateral milk production, usually milky, but can be varied.
Common causes in...
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