Pituitary tumors Thyroid disorders Chronic renal failure Hypothalamic and pituitary stalk lesions Some medications Neurogenic disease
Galactorrhea is the spontaneous flow of milk from the breast, unassociated with childbirth or nursing.
Possible causes include: Pregnancy Oral birth control pills Over stimulation of the breasts, such as during sexual activity Frequent (daily) breast self-exams Clothing that irritates the breasts (may include scratchy wool shirts or bras that don’t fit well) Often they are located in the pituitary gland in the brain. Most tumors are benign, or not cancerous.
Other possible causes include: Certain medicines. These can include hormones, antidepressants, blood pressure medicines, and sedatives. Herbal supplements. These can include nettle, fennel, blessed thistle, anise, and fenugreek seed. Drugs, such as marijuana, cocaine, and opiates Kidney disease An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). The thyroid is a gland that produces hormones. Injury or trauma to your chest or spinal cord
