Lactation Disorders
| Definition: |
Disturbances of milk secretion in either sex, not necessarily related to pregnancy. |
| Notes: |
in both sexes & not necessarily related to pregn; usually check tag FEMALE |
| Also Called: |
Hypogalactia |
Lactation Disorders Categories.
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Chiari-Frommel Syndrome - Persistent lactation and amenorrhea following pregnancy. |
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Galactorrhea - Excessive or spontaneous flow of milk. The milk secretion persists irrespective of nursing. (Dorland, 27th ed) |
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Mastitis - Inflammatory disease of the breast, or mammary gland. |
Lactation Disorders Definitions and Terms
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