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They say that pregnant women should have 4-15 montgomery tubercules on their areola. but i only have 2 on the right, and 4 on the left. is it normal?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No normal: There is not a quantifiable number of montgomery glands that is considered normal.

Answered 2/12/2014

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A member asked:

They say that pregnant women should have 4-15 montgomery tubercules on their areola. but i only have 2 on the right, and 4 on the left. is it normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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