A woman has been diagnosed with galactorrhea. Which condition would the healthcare provider be least likely to assess the woman for?

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Galactorrhea is a consequence of physiologic changes in the body and is not a primary breast disorder. The most common cause of galactorrhea is nonpuerperal hyperprolactinemia, or excessive amounts of prolactin. A variety of exogenous agents (such as drugs) and disorders can trigger one of these three mechanisms, thereby causing hyperprolactinemia. Hypothyroidism causes increased secretion of hypothalamic thyroid-releasing hormone, which stimulates the release of prolactin from the pituitary. Other causes include some drugs such as phenothiazines and some physical causes. The proliferation of lactiferous breast ducts is not associated with galactorrhea.

A Woman Has Been Diagnosed with Galactorrhea