Norma,
Maybe this would give some ideas to help mom who had
hysterectomy with subsequent galactoria.

> Joyce Mitchell wrote:
> >
> > >From Fertility,Cycles and Nutrition by Marilyn Shannon 1990
> > published by Couple to Couple League pg50-51"The                        hypothalamus
> > controls prolactin primarily through inhibition, not
> > stimulation, and prolactin will rise abnormally if it is not
> > properly controlled.  Dopamine is the "prolactin-inhibiting
> > factor".  Vitamin B6 reduces prolactin levels through
> > stimulation of dopamine production*.  Magnesium is also
> > necessary for dopamine synthesis, and so contributes to normal
> > levels of prolactin, along with vitamin B6.  Zinc may also
> > suppress prolactin levels**.  Interestingly, hypoglycemia is a
> > potent stimulus for prolactin release."
> > *Delitala,G.,A. Masala,S.Alagna, and L. Devilla, 1976. Effect of
> > pyridoxine on...J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab. 42:603ff.
> > **Abraham,G.,M.D., and R.Rumley, M.D., 1987. Role of nutrition
> > in managing the premenstrual tension syndrome. Infertility2:412
> >
> > Also on page 128 ...galactorrhea most often indicating excessive
> > prolactin secretion...It mentions that "fairly high amts. of B6
> > (300-600mg/day)may be necessary to lower prolactin levels
> > significantly, but magnesium in generous amts.(800-1000mg/day)
> > may make less B6 necessary" ..unheated unrefined safflower oil
> > taken daily and evening primrose oil being usefull. ..Get
> > nutritional and medical counseling.  Refer doctor to research of E.N. McIntosh.
> Also the book said that galactoria could be caused
> by hypothyroid, or hyperthyroid (rarely).  "An evaluation by an
> endocrinologist can and should be done to determine cause..".
> Very elevated or very low, waking, basal temps can indicate
> elevated or low thyroid respectively.
> This is a really great book for resolving female problems
> nutritionally.
> -Joyce M.