WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2008: Re: BREASTHEALTH: nipple discharge

Re: BREASTHEALTH: nipple discharge

From: grateful mom (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:35:17 -0600 (CST)

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I have had episodes of milky discharge from my breasts a couple of times since having my children. Once was after I had stopped nursing my first child, and it happened years after weaning her. I went to the dr and he ran a fasting prolactin level, which was normal and did an in depth breast exam.

I have had episodes since weaning my second child 4 years ago. It is my understanding this can go on for years after having a child. It is not typical though. If it continues I would make an appointment with your GYN and have a prolactin blood level run as well as your thyroid level and a breast exam.

Most likely it is nothing to be concerned about more of a nuisance than anything. Try not to squeeze your nipple or express the breast as it could increase the amount or frequency.

Don't worry! It shouldn't be anything serious.

At Thu, 17 Jan 2008, anon wrote: >
>Hello,
>
>When doing a self exam last month I noticed a milky discharge from my
>left breast. I had a baby in September and am bottle feeding only. I
>have only noticed the discharge on one side. I called my physician and
>was told it could be "residual" from having the baby. I am just
>concerned since it is only on one side. How long it is normal to have
>residual breastmilk and why would it only occur from one breast?

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