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Girlfriend suffers from engorged nipples that are sore. it has been about a week. not pregnant, recently started birth control, has lactated at times?
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BCP: sometimes can cause milky discharge from the breasts as well as other breast changes. If lactation persists then see your doctor to check prolactin level.
Answered 9/2/2014
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