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Re: Should I test again?

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Tue, 23 May 2000 08:04:15 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 23 May 2000, Mikki wrote: >
>I am about a month late with my period. I took two tests, about 1 1/2
>apart about a month ago- both negative. Now I'm having a slight clear
>to a little yellowish discharge from my nipples, something I've never
>had before. I also have these bumps around my nipples. Could I be
>pregnant and the tests I took were too soon to show a correct answer? My
>husband wants me to start taking my bith control for the month and wait
>to see if I start next month- to save the costs of another HPT. Should
>I wait it out or retest?
>Thanks,
>Mikki

I think that you should retest, and if the answer is negative, I think that you need to go see your doctor. You may have elevated prolactin levels. Nipple discharge in the absence of pregnancy or lactation needs to evaluated by a medical professional.

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