Question 1

should i be concerned that my breasts are leaking yellow fluid?

Accepted Answer

Get evaluated: Breast/nipple discharge when not pregnant or recently pregnant is not normal and warrants an evaluation. Best wishes.

Question 2

i have always had a yellow waxy substance in my nipples. my breasts don't leak and no pain. what might this be? can i get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

Sebum: Two things to consider.  Discharge from nipple not unusual, but thickness is.  Have you  had your thyroid checked?  Also try taking fish oil or flaxseed oil that may change the thickness of the discharge.

Question 3

i have a 2 year old that i breast feed for 6 months and i had a d&e at 14.5 weeks 2 month ago. i noticed that my nipple will leak a small amount of light yellow discharge from 2 ducts when squeezed on one side. concerning?

Accepted Answer

: You can have nipple discharge after breast feeding  and a pregnancy but since it is unilateral and 2 months would follow up with OB.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/21014-nipple-discharge
https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/nipple-discharge/basics/causes/sym-20050946

Question 4

is it a sign of breast cancer? my left breast occasionally leaks a sticky like clearish substance that looks yellow and crusty when it dries.occasionalyy it bleeds only slightly. and leaves flakes. on the nipple. i do have severe ezcema. this has been lea

Accepted Answer

The : The possibilities of what this could be are wide. You need a breast exam by a specialist.

Question 5

its been over 2 years and i still have a milk like fluid leaking from my breasts, this happened with my first all the way until i had my recent child?

Accepted Answer

Probably normal: Many things can cause you to have milk in your breasts including medications and breast stimulation.  However,some more serious things like thyroid problems can cause it so mention it to your doctor.

Question 6

i have had my tubes tied so not pg but this last month my breasts leaked clear fluid?

Accepted Answer

Should investigate: This may be normal, or you may need to have your doctor evaluate it.  It is not at all unusual to continue to have some fluid leak for up to a year after having a child.  Sometimes you may have some fluid build up in the glands which then leaks out, which may be normal, or indicate a problem.  Discuss this with your physician to see if other tests, like checking a prolactin level, are appropriate.

Question 7

what is the clear fluid leaking from my breast?

Accepted Answer

Probably milk: If you're pregnant, its almost certainly milk.  Check with your doc at your next visit.

Question 8

my right breast is leaking a clear oily fluid, which has gone thru a bra, t-shirt and a jumper, any idea's as to why this has happened please.

Accepted Answer

Galactorrhea: You are leaking a milk like substance that is due to high orolactin levels. Consult your gynacologist for help.

Question 9

i found what felt like a bug bite on the underside of my breast. it is not healing the way i think it should. it is leaking fluid and has deep hole.

Accepted Answer

An unusual place for: a "bugbite" and what you describe sounds like a draining abscess.  This should be evaluated and cultured to eliminate MRSA.

Question 10

i just had my 3rd bby almost 9wks ago i stopped breastfeeding 5wks ago. i pressed myright breast and blood leaked from it. should i be concerned this?

Accepted Answer

Breastfeeding: Your bleeding may be the result of acracked nipple secondary to breast feeding.apply masse cream to nipple. If no improvement see your obstetrician

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Should i be concerned that my breasts are leaking yellow fluid

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Should i be concerned that my breasts are leaking yellow fluid?

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I have always had a yellow waxy substance in my nipples. my breasts don't leak and no pain. what might this be? can i get rid of it?

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I have a 2 year old that i breast feed for 6 months and i had a d&e at 14.5 weeks 2 month ago. i noticed that my nipple will leak a small amount of light yellow discharge from 2 ducts when squeezed on one side. concerning?

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Is it a sign of breast cancer? my left breast occasionally leaks a sticky like clearish substance that looks yellow and crusty when it dries.occasionalyy it bleeds only slightly. and leaves flakes. on the nipple. i do have severe ezcema. this has been lea

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Its been over 2 years and i still have a milk like fluid leaking from my breasts, this happened with my first all the way until i had my recent child?

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I have had my tubes tied so not pg but this last month my breasts leaked clear fluid?

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What is the clear fluid leaking from my breast?

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My right breast is leaking a clear oily fluid, which has gone thru a bra, t-shirt and a jumper, any idea's as to why this has happened please.

A member asked:

I found what felt like a bug bite on the underside of my breast. it is not healing the way i think it should. it is leaking fluid and has deep hole.

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I just had my 3rd bby almost 9wks ago i stopped breastfeeding 5wks ago. i pressed myright breast and blood leaked from it. should i be concerned this?

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