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Galactorrhea and thyrotoxicosis.

L P Kapcala

    Archives of Internal Medicine
    |December 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Thyrotoxicosis, a thyroid condition, is significantly associated with galactorrhea, a milky nipple discharge. This finding suggests thyrotoxicosis should be considered when diagnosing the cause of galactorrhea.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Reproductive Health

    Background:

    • Galactorrhea, or milky nipple discharge, is a symptom associated with various medical conditions.
    • Several women presenting with "idiopathic" galactorrhea were observed to have thyrotoxicosis in an endocrine clinic setting.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the potential association between thyrotoxicosis and galactorrhea.
    • To determine if thyrotoxicosis is a significant contributing factor to galactorrhea.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective analysis was performed.
    • Two control populations were utilized for comparison.

    Main Results:

    • A statistically significant association was found between thyrotoxicosis and galactorrhea.
    • The observed association suggests a link between the two conditions.

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    Conclusions:

    • Thyrotoxicosis should be included in the differential diagnosis for patients presenting with galactorrhea.
    • Further consideration of thyroid function is warranted in the workup of unexplained galactorrhea.