Galactorrhea Symptoms, Causes and More
Article Sources
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Treatment
Galactorrhea can occur for several reasons, and the underlying cause determines how it's addressed. If a small prolactinoma tumor is causing the condition, the galactorrhea may resolve on its own.
In a case where medication is the cause, a person should discuss with their doctor an alternative prescription. Common problematic medications include cabergoline and bromocriptine.2‘Evaluation and Management of Galactorrhea.’ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22962879/ Taking medication to reduce prolactin may help manage galactorrhea. Some prolactinoma may require surgery to remove the tumor.
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