What Does Lactation Mean?

Galactorrhea refers to the persistent or intermittent secretion of milk from the breasts, which can be either normal or caused by pathological reasons. Firstly, lactation during breastfeeding is a physiological nipple discharge, which is a normal phenomenon. In addition, physiological nipple discharge may also be caused by the intake of contraceptives or sedatives. In such cases, women should pay attention to the hygiene of the nipple, keep it dry, and physiological nipple discharge does not require treatment. Secondly, nipple discharge that requires treatment generally refers to pathological nipple discharge, which occurs in women who are not breastfeeding or pregnant. This condition is caused by diseases, and both unilateral and bilateral nipple discharge are benign lesions. Bilateral nipple discharge is the most common type and is a common gynecological disease. If there is a lump in the breast, it is likely to be a cancerous tumor, and it is recommended to seek medical examination as soon as possible. Thirdly, bilateral nipple discharge caused by compression is most common in women aged 30 to 40. If the disease occurs before age 40, it is generally benign. However, if the patient is over 50 years old, the risk of malignancy is high. Therefore, nipple discharge should not be ignored, and active examination and targeted treatment are recommended, especially to prevent the occurrence of cystic hyperplasia of the breast.

There are many causes of bilateral nipple discharge caused by compression. When treating this condition, patients can first undergo a B-ultrasound examination, which is accurate for diagnosing the causes of benign breast diseases. It is particularly important to remind patients that if the nipple discharge is pathological, it is necessary to seek treatment as soon as possible to prevent malignancy and make the treatment more difficult.