JB46.6
Galactorrhoea
Galactorréia
CategoryDefinition
Excessive or inappropriate lactation in females or males, and not necessarily related to pregnancy. Galactorrhoea can occur either unilaterally or bilaterally, and be profuse or sparse. Its most common cause is hyperprolactinemia.
Exclusions
- Galactorrhoea not associated with childbirth
Inclusions
- Oversupply of milk
Index Terms
Galactorrhoeagalactorrhoea associated with childbirthgalactorrhoea in pregnancy and the puerperiumincreased postpartum lactationpersistent secretion of milk associated with childbirthpolygalactiaexcessive lactationexcessive milk secretionmilk hypersecretionOversupply of milkGalactorrhoea, without mention of attachment difficultyGalactorrhoea, with mention of attachment difficulty