Chiari Frommel Syndrome

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Synonyms

Chiari I Syndrome
Frommel-Chiari Syndrome
Lactation-Uterus Atrophy
Postpartum Galactorrhea-Amenorrhea Syndrome

Disorder Subdivisions

None

General Discussion

Chiari-Frommel Syndrome is a rare endocrine disorder that affects women who have recently given birth (postpartum) and is characterized by the over-production of breast milk (galactorrhea), lack of ovulation (anovulation), and the absence of regular menstrual periods (amenorrhea). In Chiari-Frommel Syndrome, these symptoms persist long (for more than six months) after childbirth. The absence of normal hormonal cycles may result in reduced size of the uterus (atrophy). Some cases of Chiari-Frommel Syndrome resolve completely without treatment (spontaneously); hormone levels and reproductive function return to normal.
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Resources

Recovery, Inc.
802 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60610-3317
USA
Tel: 3123375661
Fax: 3123375756
Email: inquiries@recovery-inc.org
Internet: http://www.recovery-inc.org

National Infertility Association
7910 Woodmont Avenue
Suite 1350
Bethesda, MD 208814
Tel: (301)652-8585
Fax: (301)652-9375
Email: info@resolve.org
Internet: http://www.resolve.org

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Last Updated: 3/18/2003
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