Galactorrhea

Galactorrhea in Men:

The most common cause of Galactorrhea is a prolactin secreting tumor in the pituitary gland. This type of tumor is called a prolactinoma. Prolactinomas usually are very small when first diagnosed; however, they tend to be larger in men than in women, probably because men don't expect them and don't notice the excretion of milk.

Overproduction of prolactin and the development of Galactorrhea in men may also be induced by drugs, including phenothiazines, certain drugs given for high blood pressure (especially methyldopa), opioids, and even licorice. There are other causes of Galactorrhea that do not involve high levels of prolactin, such as an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism).

Symptoms:

About two thirds of the men with prolactinomas lose interest in sex (reduced libido) and have erectile dysfunction (impotence). A high prolactin level can cause infertility in both men and women.

When a prolactinoma tumor is large, it may press on the nerves of the brain that are located just above the pituitary gland, causing the person to have headaches or to become blind in specific visual fields.

Diagnosis:

The diagnosis is usually suspected in men with reduced libido and decreased levels of testosterone in the blood who are producing breast milk. It is confirmed by finding a high level of prolactin in the blood. Computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are performed to search for a prolactinoma. If no tumor is seen in the pituitary and there is no other apparent cause of the high prolactin level (such as a drug), it is still most likely that the cause is a pituitary tumor, but one too small to be seen on the scan.

If a prolactinoma tumor is large on imaging studies, an ophthalmologist tests the person's visual fields for possible effects on vision.

Temporary Symptom Relief:

For the temporary treatment of the symptoms of Galactorrhea, we recommend Nipple Patches or Nipple Minimizers.

Treatment:

A change in blood pressure medication may be required to prevent a unwanted side effect. The solution may also be as simple as stopping licorice consumption. If these simple solutions do not resolve the issue, drugs can be given to stimulate dopamine, the chemical in the brain that blocks prolactin production. They include bromocriptine and cabergoline. These drugs are taken by mouth and are effective only as long as they are used; they seldom result in cure of the tumor. In most people, they lower prolactin levels enough to stop Galactorrhea and correct testosterone levels. They also usually shrink the tumor and improve any vision problems. Surgery is also effective for treating small prolactinomas but is not usually used first because drug treatment is safe, effective, and easy to use.

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	Galactorrhea is the medical name to describe a condition of breast milk production in men or in women who are not breastfeeding.


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		Many of our Galactorrhea customers find that milk stains on their clothing and want to prevent this. The forth page has our Nipple Minimizers and Patches. These product are like a round bandages that absorbs the milk and keeps it from showing though. They use a special adhesive that is well tolerated in daily use.

Galactorrhea is the medical name to describe a condition of breast milk production in men or in women who are not breastfeeding.

Galactorrhea is the medical name to describe a
condition of breast milk production in men or
in women who are not breastfeeding.