THE GALACTORRHŒA-ENDOMETRIOSIS SYNDROME

Hirschowitz Js, J S Hirschowitz, JackS. Hirschowitz, N G Soler, Soler NG, Wortsman J, Jacobo Wortsman, J Wortsman
Lancet (London, England) · 1978 · vol. 311(8070) , pp. 896–898 · doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(78)90679-7 · PMID:76843 · W1824698287
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This paper describes a syndrome linking galactorrhea and endometriosis, presenting case studies and discussing potential underlying mechanisms.

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Abstract

A new syndrome consisting of galactorrhoea and endometriosis is described. Nine patients with endometriosis, eight of whom had galactorrhoea either at diagnosis or after treatment with danazol are reported. Prolactin concentrations were normal in seven patients. Galactorrhoea in a woman with regular menstrual periods should suggest a possible diagnosis of underlying endometriosis, especially if there is a history of dysmenorrhoea.

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dysmenorrheaendometriosis

MeSH descriptors

Endometriosis Galactorrhea Lactation Disorders Ovarian Neoplasms Adult Danazol Danazol Dysmenorrhea Dysmenorrhea Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Galactorrhea Galactorrhea Humans Infertility, Female Infertility, Female Lactation Disorders Ovarian Neoplasms

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