Galactorrhea hyperprolactinemia

Galactorrhea hyperprolactinemia (pronunciation: gal-uh-toh-REE-uh hy-per-pro-lak-tin-EE-mee-uh) is a medical condition characterized by the excessive production of the hormone prolactin, leading to abnormal lactation in individuals not pregnant or breastfeeding.

Etymology

The term "Galactorrhea" is derived from the Greek words "gala" meaning milk and "rhea" meaning flow. "Hyperprolactinemia" is a combination of "hyper-" meaning excessive, "prolactin" referring to the hormone prolactin, and "-emia" meaning presence in blood.

Symptoms

The primary symptom of Galactorrhea hyperprolactinemia is the spontaneous flow of milk from the breast (Galactorrhea). Other symptoms may include menstrual irregularities, infertility, and sexual dysfunction.

Causes

Galactorrhea hyperprolactinemia can be caused by various factors including pituitary adenomas, certain medications, hypothyroidism, and kidney disease. In some cases, the cause remains unknown (idiopathic).

Diagnosis

Diagnosis typically involves blood tests to measure prolactin levels, imaging tests such as MRI to identify potential pituitary tumors, and evaluation of the patient's medical history and symptoms.

Treatment

Treatment for Galactorrhea hyperprolactinemia depends on the underlying cause. It may involve medication to lower prolactin levels, surgery to remove a pituitary tumor, or treatment of the underlying condition causing hyperprolactinemia.

Related Terms

• Prolactin
• Pituitary gland
• Pituitary adenomas
• Hypothyroidism
• Kidney disease

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Galactorrhea hyperprolactinemia
• Wikipedia's article - Galactorrhea hyperprolactinemia

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