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What can cause a nonpregnant woman to lactate?
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Prolactin release: Medications like neuroleptics can stimulate the release of the hormone prolactin from the anterior pituitary gland. Small adenomas (benign tumors) in the pituitary can also do this. Have your doctor measure your prolactin level and do an exam.
Answered 4/25/2014
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