Question 1

is it normal to still have breast milk after three years ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Breastfeeding at least every two to three hours helps to maintain milk production. For most women, eight breastfeeding or pumping sessions every 24 hours keeps their milk production high.  Therefore, if you have continued to breastfeed or are still pumping then it is normal to still have breast milk after three years.  As soon as you stop breast feeding, your breasts will stop producing milk.

Question 2

is it normal for me to still have breast milk even after breast feeding for over three years?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is not unusual to have an occasional small amount years after pregnancy. Large and constant amounts would merit investigation.

Question 3

i still have breast milk after 8 years i only breastfed for a month is thi normal or should i be worried?!

Accepted Answer

Recommend : following up with your primary care provider to determine cause of galactorrhea.  Not normal.

Question 4

i had my son 5 years ago and i never ever breast feed and my breast still have and leaks breast milk is that normal?

Accepted Answer

No: That is not normal.   Sometimes you can produce milk from stimulation of the breast during sex, though.

Question 5

my  daughter is 5 years old and i breast fed her when she was born. however im still producing breast milk now , is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is not unusual for milk production to continue for many years. In some cultures babies are breast fed for 3-5 years.

Question 6

i had my son 3 years ago and have never breast fed why do i still have breast milk?

Accepted Answer

Need prolactin level: B"sd thats an interesting circumstance.  Are you having regular menses - if you are much less likely to be a significant issue such as pituitary tumor (prolactinoma).  
Certain activities besides nursing can sustain milk production.  Even if prolactin normal, dopamine agonist therapy with bromcriptine, Dostinex (cabergoline) may be effective.
glad to discuss in more detail

Question 7

its been 2 years since i had a miscarriage but i still have breast milk how do i get rid of it? an why did it last so long?

Accepted Answer

Need a workup: Your symptom is unusual, do not think it is related to your miscarriage 2 years ago, so you need an evaluation as to why you have significant breast secretions.

Question 8

what tests do doctors perform to diagnose thyroid? (i have severe headaches and i still have breast milk since 6 years after my first baby.) please help.

Accepted Answer

Blood Study: Doctors can monitor the function of your thyroid by simply taking specific blood work.  Your symptoms may not be a thyroid issue but another endocrine issue.

Question 9

breast milk started drying up 3 years after weaning? pituitary gland is normal. will this cause hormonal changes and visual migraines?

Accepted Answer

No: I'm not entirely sure what you're asking here, as breast milk will usually go away after you're done breastfeeding. For it to go on 3 years after weaning is a bit unusual, but i'd be glad it did. If the pituitary is normal, then no, unless you're prone to migraines anyways you should be fine.

Question 10

i had a misscariage at 2 months and i still have breast milk is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Galactorrhea: It is possible that this is completely normal, depending on how long its been since your pregnancy.  However, it might not be normal if it doesn't go away.  Milk production is a product of tactile breast stimulation.  If you or a partner continues to express milk from your breast, you will continue to produce it.

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Is it normal to still have breast milk after three years

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Is it normal to still have breast milk after three years ?

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Is it normal for me to still have breast milk even after breast feeding for over three years?

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I still have breast milk after 8 years i only breastfed for a month is thi normal or should i be worried?!

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I had my son 5 years ago and i never ever breast feed and my breast still have and leaks breast milk is that normal?

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My daughter is 5 years old and i breast fed her when she was born. however im still producing breast milk now , is that normal?

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I had my son 3 years ago and have never breast fed why do i still have breast milk?

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Its been 2 years since i had a miscarriage but i still have breast milk how do i get rid of it? an why did it last so long?

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What tests do doctors perform to diagnose thyroid? (i have severe headaches and i still have breast milk since 6 years after my first baby.) please help.

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Breast milk started drying up 3 years after weaning? pituitary gland is normal. will this cause hormonal changes and visual migraines?

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I had a misscariage at 2 months and i still have breast milk is that normal?

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