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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A 28-year-old woman presents with weight gain and a milky-white discharge from her breasts. Patient says she noticed herself gaining weight and a milky white discharge from her breasts. Past medical history is significant for schizophrenia, recently diagnosed and treated with risperidone. No history of headache, nausea, and vomiting. No other current medications. Her last menstrual period was 2 months ago. Review of systems is significant for decreased libido. Patient is afebrile and vital signs are within normal limits. On physical examination, patient had a weight gain of 3 kg (6.6 lb) over the past month. There is bilateral breast tenderness present. A urine pregnancy test is negative. Which of the following is the most likely etiology of this patient’s symptoms?
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