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Also known as: '''False Pregnancy — Pseudocyesis — Nervous Lactation'''''

Also known as: '''False Pregnancy — Pseudocyesis — Nervous Lactation'''''

==Treatment==

==Treatment==

'''Mild cases''' often need no treatment other that discouraging maternal behaviour. A '''diuretic''' may promote fluid conservation and halt lactation.

'''Mild cases''' often need no treatment other that discouraging maternal behaviour. A '''diuretic''' such as furosemide can be used to reduce fluid retention and stop lactation.

 

If behavioural signs are present, '''mild sedation''' with non-phenothiazine drugs can be an option. [[Phenothiazines|Phenothiazine]] drugs should not be used as they encourage prolactin release.

If behavioural signs are present, '''mild sedation''' with non-phenothiazine drugs can be an option. [[Phenothiazines|Phenothiazine]] drugs should not be used as they encourage prolactin release.

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[[Category:Reproductive Disorders]]

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[[Category:Mammary Gland - Pathology]]

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