Question 1

is nipple discharge normal during perimenopause?

Accepted Answer

Talk with your doc: Different things can cause nipple discharge, some more concerning than others. It's important to check this out with your provider soon. Good job on being aware and taking care of this!

Question 2

is nipple discharge during a pregnancy bad?

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Depends on color: Nipple discharge is common in women.  Clear, yellow, milky and greenish color discharge usually are benign.  It is common to have a white or milky discharge during pregnancy, especially toward the end as the breast prepares for lactation.  Contact your ob/gyn and have them take a look.

Question 3

does fibroadenoma also cause nipple discharge during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

No: A fibroadenoma is a solid benign mass.  It can increase in size or become more sensitive/painful during pregnancy due to the increased hormone exposure.

If the fibroadenoma is larger, meaning over 2 cm, it could be compressing/blocking a nearby duct but the mass itself does not produce fluid and result in nipple discharge.

Question 4

does breast fibroadenoma cause nipple discharge during pregnancy?

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Generally, not: A breast fibroadenoma is usually solid, well defined, and "rubbery" to palpation and does not involve the mammary ducts, thus no discharge. During pregnancy, the discharge may be the initial preparation of the breasts to manufacture milk. Call your OB md and have it evaluated.

Question 5

clear nipple discharge during intercourse. not breastfeeding. not pregnant?

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Need investigation: Most likely you are young ( age is important  in  assessment  breast diseases )  malignancy is not the first one to think  other benign causes .,  clear discharge   is most common cause benign fibrocystic disease , need examination radiological investigation , blood investigation  ( prolactin  level ) see your doctor first

Question 6

both breast have nipple discharge during manipulation, urine pregnant test negativity, not taking meds or birth control what could this be   besides thyroi?

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Probably normal: Almost all women will have some breast discharge with manipulation after their first pregnancy.  If you have never been pregnant, then please see you gynecologist to rule out other diseases such as evalated prolactin levels.

Question 7

is male nipple discharge possible?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is very rare. But if present it definitely needs to be check by an expert in breast care to rule out an undrlying malignancy.

Question 8

why do i have white nipple discharge?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain.: Possible causes for galactorrhea include but are not limited to use of birth control pills, tricyclic antidepressants, antipsychotic meds, some sedatives, fennel, anise, fenugreek, some hypertension meds, cocaine, opioids, hypothyroidism, prolactinoma, renal dz, testosterone deficiency in men ; significant breast stimulation.

Question 9

what is the cause of a sticky nipple discharge?

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Nipple discharge: Nipple discharge that is transparent or sticky should be evaluated by your doctor.  Clear and sticky discharge is very much like plasma, since that is the source of the secretion. Unilateral spontaneous clear or bloody  discharge is considered suspicious and requires a full workup.

Question 10

i need your expertise, is brown nipple discharge bad?

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Probably not: Most nipple discharge is not from cancer. You should see a physician for an exam and, relatively simple testing.  Brown discharge my be 'altered' blood, which is blood that has been in the duct for a while and changes to this rust/brown color.  Again, need to have evaluated.

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