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Re: Breast discharge

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 13 Sep 1999 15:54:41 -0500 (CDT)


At Sat, 11 Sep 1999, Shannon wrote: >
>Wondering what this means... My husband and I have been trying to get
>pregnant again after a miscarriage last year. Just started trying 3
>months ago -- had a rather heavy and painful period last month. The
>problem I am experiencing is discharge from both breasts. I had not
>done a pregnancy test so I dont know if I am, or was pregnant -- would
>this be a sign of a miscarriage?

Nope.

>I dont want to discuss this with any
>friends or family & my sister works at my obgyns' office....

Do a pregnancy test. Can be from a present pregnancy, or from something as yet undetermined. If the pregnancy test is negative, have the doctor check it out. A prolactin level will need to be done (blood test) after 2 days of no breast manipulation.

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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