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Sandra
Lv 4
Sandra asked in HealthWomen's Health · 3 years ago

Lactation in female that is and has not been pregnant. Should I be concerned?

About a year ago, during a breast self-exam, I noticed a milky/clear liquid coming from my nipple. It really freaked me out, and I realized both breasts would leak the fluid if pressed.

I've tried some different things, hoping it would stop, like bigger bras, but eventually thought it was my birth control, so I stopped it and relied solely on the condoms we always use about a month ago. I'm still having the discharge.

I had been on the pill, and we always used condoms, and I took pregnancy tests when it started. I have never been pregnant. I am 28, had been on the pill for years, and have been on Effexor for at least five years. I did gain a little weight the past years, so now I am a normal weight, which has caused my breasts to grow (before, I was very skinny and had very little breast tissue.)

The discharge is always clear or pale white, and there are usually a few drops worth in one breast, and a bit more in the other, but one seems to squirt out.

Any med student out there that want to take a crack at this one?

4 Answers

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  • 2 years ago

    You need the advice of somebody qualified which I doubt you'll find here. Secondly stop milking which if this is lactation, will only make the situation worse.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    3 years ago

    i would need to look at them up close

  • nobody
    Lv 7
    3 years ago

    You need to see your gynecologist to have your hormones checked. There are a few reasons this can happen, but the ones that are most common seem to be: Hypothyroidism and Galactorrhea. Or it could simply be that you have a high estrogen level. In any case, a simple blood test at your doctors office should help you figure this out. I myself have experienced this when I was adjusting to thyroid medication but I know how uncomfortable it can get, so the sooner you see the doctor the faster you can get resolution. take care.

  • MissA
    Lv 7
    3 years ago

    A lot of women can produce fluid if you squeeze their nipples.

    You apparently see at least two doctors... ever think about mentioning this to one of them?

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