Question 1

will a retracted/inverted nipple, caused by a malignant tumor, be able to protrude on stimulation?

Accepted Answer

: Might depending on innervation of the area and hormone status of patient. Show to your Dr.

Question 2

do nipples invert with age?

Accepted Answer

No, not usually: If this is a new change, have your doctor examine you and keep an eye for any lump or deformity in your breast. An annual clinical breast examination by your doctor is a good idea to be sure that you do not ignore a small risk of breast cancer which all woman have.

Question 3

why are my nipples inverted? is that bad?

Accepted Answer

Inverted nipples: It isn't that uncommon. Not to worry, most women with inverted nipples are able to breastfeed. However, if a nipple that previously protruded becomes inverted that should be medically evaluated.

Question 4

what could cause my nipples to be inverted?

Accepted Answer

Inverted nipple: Inverted nipples can be due to contracture of theductal system below.
It can be improved surgically.

Question 5

hi, why do i my nipples are always inverted?

Accepted Answer

: This is a normal variation in the way nipples form.

Question 6

what can i do to correct inverted/flat nipples?

Accepted Answer

Nipple Inversion: Inverted nipples will usually become erect with stimulation. One option is surgery.

Question 7

should there be a concern if both nipples are inverted?

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Not likely.: 10 to 20 % of women are born with inverted nipples. If both nipples have always been inverted that is usually fine. However, if a nipple that was previously erect now becomes inverted - that requires assessment.

Question 8

will my nipples always be inverted? is there a natural way to fix this?

Accepted Answer

Inverted nipples rem: I nverted nipples is a condition in which nipples instead pointing outward and retracted in the breasts
in some they can protrude temporarely when stimulated but in others it remains retracted
you can be born with it, or it can be aquired after birth
it can be corrected  by surgery.

Question 9

is it normal for one of my nipples to be inverted and the other is the opposite of inverted?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: This may be normal and it is not unusual in women. However if you haven't noticed this difference before, it's recommended that you have your physician or gynecologist perform a careful breast examination and advise you.

Question 10

i'm a bit worried about my nipples. they don't have the nobbly bit that an average women would have . but they are not in inverted . is it  a problem?

Accepted Answer

Nipple texture: If both nipples have the same texture, I would doubt that there is any pathology. Causes for concern would be a difference between the two nipples, discharge, tenderness, redness of the nipple or breast, or a mass under the nipple. See your physician if you still have concerns.

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Will a retracted/inverted nipple, caused by a malignant tumor, be able to protrude on stimulation?

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Why are my nipples inverted? is that bad?

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What could cause my nipples to be inverted?

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Hi, why do i my nipples are always inverted?

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What can i do to correct inverted/flat nipples?

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Should there be a concern if both nipples are inverted?

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Will my nipples always be inverted? is there a natural way to fix this?

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Is it normal for one of my nipples to be inverted and the other is the opposite of inverted?

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I'm a bit worried about my nipples. they don't have the nobbly bit that an average women would have . but they are not in inverted . is it a problem?

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