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Milk from woman that is not pregnant

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I want to know what can be the cause of milk coming out of the breast of a woman who is not pregnant. What can be the treatment,

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Milk production without pregnancy, called galactorrhea, is often caused by anything from drugs to hormones to problems with the pituitary gland, and prompt diagnosis is the key.

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Some of the drugs that have side effects such as the usage of anti-depressants as well as anti-hypertensives lead to a rise in prolactin levels.

In addition to that, thyroid disorders affect the balance of hormones. A tumor from the pituitary gland stimulates the production of milk. Too much stress leads to the elevation of prolactin levels. Kidney as well as liver disease affects hormones. Too much stimulation of the breasts can also lead to the ailment.

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