Question 1

do areola changes occur during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: During pregnancy the areola become darker w thicker tissues ; increases in size. The montgomery glands on the areola become larger.

Question 2

what causes the pain around the areola during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Engorgement: Breast tissue normally expands, and later becomes engorged. The stretching of the skin around the breast can often lend itself to pain around the areola. The areola is also hypersensitized during pregnancy and after delivery to help with breastfeeding and this can cause some irritation/pain as well. My wife used cocoa butter when she was pregnant and it helped her. Ob will have other treatments.

Question 3

hi! i have ten pronounced montgomery tubercles on the right areola and three on the left. there is another reason besides pregnancy? thanks.

Accepted Answer

May be normal: These are not specific to pregnancy, just more commonly seen then.

Question 4

i have read that white bumps on the areola are sure signs of pregnancy. is this true? i have an 9 month old already and never paid attention before!

Accepted Answer

Not true : If you think you might be pregnant check then check a home pregnancy test. They are cheap, reliable and available  at any pharmacy.

Question 5

areola got swell. last period was on 24 august and today is 28 august. is it pregnancy simptom?

Accepted Answer

Get a test: Pregnancy tests have become very sensitive and widely available. Your best plan is to purchase one at a drug store.

Question 6

i had protected sex around 2 months ago and only get a period 3 times a year no symptoms of pregnancy other than my areola growing what could this  be?

Accepted Answer

GYN MD visit needed: The first thing to do is to do a pregnancy test. If that is negative, then see a GYN MD as there are multiple causes for irregular periods.

Question 7

am i a good candidate for areola reduction? pregnancy made my breasts increase so much that my areolas are too big. even though i want to get pregnant again in the future, can i get areola reduction now?

Accepted Answer

Assuming : Assuming that a large areola is your only concern, yes, you could have those reduced.  I do not know whether your breast is stretched and sagging from pregnancy and would benefit from a lift, and whether your breast is deflated and would benefit from an implant, but if your only problem is related to the areolar size, then you could have them reduced and some periareolar scars would result...Although they usually are satisfactory in appearance.  However, if you are planning on a future pregnancy, we cannot predict what alterations in your breast may occur, and if there is additional stretching of the areola, you might require a revision following pregnancy.

Question 8

randomly breasts hurt, and bumps on areola. i am on continuous pill but near the last week, or is this common with pregnancy? could it be from pill?

Accepted Answer

The bumps on the: Areola are likely montgomery glands. They can enlarge with pregnancy.  Breast pain could be the result of pregnancy, oral contraceptives, pms or your period.  If you miss a period - then take a home pregnancy test. Take care.

Question 9

besides pregnancy what else can cause blue veins on the areola?

Accepted Answer

Hormonal changes: If you have new, prominent veins in the breast, you may be undergoing hormonal changes. These can be simple cyclical changes like your menstrual cycle or can be an indicator or larger changes like pregnancy. They are not signs of cancer or anything serious or abnormal. If they bother you, a phlebologist or vein specialist can treat them cosmetically. Phlebology.Org for referrals.

Question 10

my boyfriend came a little bit on my mid thigh. i think my areola may be a little darker and i had light brown discharge. is pregnancy possible?

Accepted Answer

Health Class: Yes. If there was an uncovered erect penis inside of your vagina during any of your ovulation days pregnancy is possible.  Pre-cum is well documented as a common cause of pregnancy. No, if there was never any uncovered penis inside of your vagina.  Sperm do not swim across dry skin into the vagina.  Sperm have to be deposited inside of the vagina to cause pregnancy.

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Do areola changes occur during pregnancy?

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What causes the pain around the areola during pregnancy?

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Hi! i have ten pronounced montgomery tubercles on the right areola and three on the left. there is another reason besides pregnancy? thanks.

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I have read that white bumps on the areola are sure signs of pregnancy. is this true? i have an 9 month old already and never paid attention before!

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Areola got swell. last period was on 24 august and today is 28 august. is it pregnancy simptom?

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I had protected sex around 2 months ago and only get a period 3 times a year no symptoms of pregnancy other than my areola growing what could this be?

A member asked:

Am i a good candidate for areola reduction? pregnancy made my breasts increase so much that my areolas are too big. even though i want to get pregnant again in the future, can i get areola reduction now?

A member asked:

Randomly breasts hurt, and bumps on areola. i am on continuous pill but near the last week, or is this common with pregnancy? could it be from pill?

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Besides pregnancy what else can cause blue veins on the areola?

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My boyfriend came a little bit on my mid thigh. i think my areola may be a little darker and i had light brown discharge. is pregnancy possible?

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