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Galactorrhea in Men  

What is galactorrhea in men?

Galactorrhea in men is lactation (the production of milk) in the breast. Causes of galactorrhea in men include:

• Side effects of certain medications (including some anti-hypertensive drugs, some opiod drugs, and some drugs to treat mental conditions)
Abnormally low secretion of the hormone, thyroxin, by the thyroid gland
• Secretion of hormones by tumors of the pituitary gland
• Diseases of the hypothalamus gland
• Other conditions

If you are a man who is experiencing galactorrhea, consult your physician for diagnosis and appropriate therapy. Treatment of galactorrhea in men depends on the underlying cause of the condition. See our Q&A called Treatment of Galactorrhea in Men.



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