ICD-11 definition : Excessive or inappropriate lactation in females or males, and not necessarily related
to pregnancy. Galactorrhea can occur either unilaterally or bilaterally, and be profuse
or sparse. Its most common cause is hyperprolactinemia.;
ICD-11 synonym : galactorrhoea in pregnancy and the puerperium; galactorrhoea associated with childbirth; increased postpartum lactation; polygalactia; persistent secretion of milk associated with childbirth;
Excessive or inappropriate lactation in females or males, and not necessarily related
to pregnancy. Galactorrhea can occur either unilaterally or bilaterally, and be profuse
or sparse. Its most common cause is hyperprolactinemia.