Galactorrhea | 合法醫療器材資訊網

Galactorrhea·Themostcommoncauseofgalactorrheaisoverproductionofthehormoneprolactin(hyperprolactinemia)duetoatumorinthepituitarygland.

Medications to block prolactin production

Sometimes surgery or radiation therapy

Medications can be given that mimic dopamine, the chemical in the brain that blocks prolactin production. They include bromocriptine and cabergoline. These medications are taken by mouth and are effective only as long as they are used. However, studies have shown that about 20 to 25% of people may be able to safely stop taking these medications after 3 years of therapy.

In most people, these medications lower prolactin levels enough to restore menstrual periods, stop galactorrhea (in women and men), and increase estrogen levels in women and testosterone levels in men. The medications are often able to restore fertility. They...