Galactorrhea Problem

Asked for Female, 29 years

What could be the reason behind developing galactorrhea 5-6 months after marriage even when one has never been pregnant? Hormone tests are all normal even prolactin. Periods are normal and on time every month. The person was given Dostinex 0.5mg half tab twice weekly. It worked to some extent but failed in suppressing it completely. The person was then prescribed brotin 2.5mg twice a day. What if brotin fails too in suppressing it? Can it be caused by any other factor other than prolactin?

Posted 5 years ago

Responses (1)

Dr. Beenish Ehsan

Family Physician - Karachi

Dear Patient,

Although high prolactin levels are often associated with galactorrhoea, this is NOT the only reason for milk discharge. There are many reasons for milk discharge including certain medicines even anti allergies of some type, chest wall irritation, low thyroid levels, excessive nipple stimulation during intimacy or repeated self-breast exams, etc. This isn't alarming. However, if the regular treatment isn't working you need to address the cause behind it. I would recommend meeting an endocrinologist or a breast specialist for this rather than a gynecologist. Also, read the article I've attached explaining the causes of this condition.

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2001/0501/p1763.html

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