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How can you care for yourself when you have galactorrhea?
- Do not handle, touch, or squeeze your nipples or breasts, even "just to check." This may cause the leakage to continue.
- Wear a bra that fits well. Do not allow your clothes to rub against your breasts.
- Take your medicines exactly as prescribed. Call your doctor if you have any problems with your medicine.
Galactorrhea: When to call
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
- You have headaches or vision problems.
Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
- Your breasts continue to leak milk.
- The leakage looks bloody.
- You stop having menstrual periods, or your periods become irregular.
- You lose interest in sex.
- You do not get better as expected.
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