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About nipple discharge. are there some nipple discharges that are normal in nonpregnant, nonpostpartum women?

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Any woman can produce milk, even if you have not been pregnant. This is normal.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 7/23/2015

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