Why Would Your Breast Secret Milk When You Are Not Breastfeeding?

Why Would Your Breast Secret Milk When You Are Not Breastfeeding?

It is called galactorrhea, and it’s the spontaneous and unexpected flow of milk from the breast unrelated to childbirth or nursing.

Galactorrhea itself is not a disease, but it's a sign of an underlying problem and should be investigated.

Galactorrhea is reported to occur in 5%-32% percent of women, much of the difference in reported incidence can be attributed to different definitions of galactorrhea.

Galactorrhea also occurs in males, newborn infants and adolescents of both sexes.

Excessive breast stimulation, medication side effects, or disorders of the pituitary gland all may contribute to galactorrhea. Often, galactorrhea results from increased levels of prolactin, the hormone that stimulates milk production.

Sometimes, the cause of galactorrhea can't be determined, and the condition goes away on its own.

What Are The Symptoms Of Galactorrhea?
Signs and symptoms associated with galactorrhea include:

· Persistent or intermittent milky nipple discharge that has no trace of blood

· Nipple discharge that is spontaneously leaked or manually expressed

· Absent or irregular menstrual periods