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Doctors' Answers to "Frequently Asked Questions" - Galactorrhea

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Idiopathic Galactorrhea & Edema
Question: I have idiopathic galactorrhea and edema. I was wondering if the two could be linked. My highest prl level was 36(only checked twice). I was told the galactorrhea was a side effect of metaclopramide, however I was taking very little and have not taken it in the past year, but am still symptomatic. Do I need to address this issue? It is possible that I could have had some DES exposure could this be related?

Answer: Lots of men and women have galactorrhea. Most of the time I don't find a source. Treatment with bromocriptine or other medications will eliminate the problem(and might improve your sex drive). If a CT of your pituitary has been done( and may need to be repeated), I would either forget it or take the mediations and eliminate the discharge.

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