Galactorrhea Not Associated with Childbirth: Clinical Evaluation and Care

Galactorrhea Not Associated with Childbirth: Clinical Evaluation and Care

1. Introduction Galactorrhea not associated with childbirth, clinically termed nonpuerperal galactorrhea, is a distressing condition characterized by the spontaneous secretion of milk from the breasts in individuals completely disconnected from the obstetric cycle of pregnancy and weaning. Because society almost exclusively links lactation with motherhood, experiencing this symptom can cause profound psychological confusion and anxiety … Read more