A member asked:

At 30, i am noticing my breasts getting larger and rather heavy with discharge from one nipple only. not near my menstruation cycle or pregnant.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Evaluation: 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, pregnancy, testosterone deficiency in men ; significant breast stimulation. Get checked medically.

Answered 2/1/2014

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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Unilateral discharge: Discharge from both breasts can be normal and related to a hormonal change but single nipple discharge can be anatomical and may represent a disease process for which you should get checked out. Infection, cancer, polyps, all considerations.

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