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Galactorrhea Definition
Common names:
  • Breast Discharge Milky
  • Breast Drainage Milky
  • Galactorrhea
  • Milky Breast Discharge
  • Milky Nipple Discharge
  • Nipple Discharge Milky
  • Nipple Drainage Milky
A person with galactorrhea has a milky-white discharge from the nipple. Images

Causes include withdrawal from oral contraceptive pills and medication side effects.

Galactorrhea is common in non-pregnant females, but is very rare in males.

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Last Updated: Sep 15, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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