Galactorrhea

Healthcare providers diagnose galactorrhea through some of the following:

• A physical exam of your breasts and nipples.
• Analysis of nipple discharge.
• Review of your medical history including medications you take.
• Blood test to check levels of prolactin (milk-producing hormone) in your body.
• Blood test to check your thyroid function.
• A pregnancy test.
• Imaging tests such as mammogram or ultrasound to examine breast tissue.
• Imaging tests called CT (computer tomography) scan and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) to look for a tumor in or near your pituitary gland.