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Right breast feels heavy, is swollen and is leaking colostrum 9 dpo. had baby 5 mo ago, didn't breast feed. breast problem or pregnancy?

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Dr. Elise Sadoun answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Breast problem: If pregnancy, likely other symptoms and both breasts would be affected. Have your breasts examined, you might have an infection or cysts that can be treated. Do a pregnancy test, too, if there's a possibility of pregnancy. Be well.

Answered 5/2/2014

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