HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I have noticed that my right nipple is bleeding? i'm a female, 21 years old, not pregnant. what's going on?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Sarandeep Makkar answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Nipple discharge.: See your PCP. And get a mammogram.If there is no local trauma or any signs of infection, a bloody discharge from nipple may be a sign of something serious like cancer . But an evaluation is needed. So see your doctor.

Answered 12/5/2014

3.5k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Hello, my spouse and I are 24 weeks pregnant and we've recently noticed spot bleeding from her nipples. We've checked for lumps, with our gp and there are none. Shes been given a topical cream to use for 7 days, still spotting though. Worried. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I had light brown spotting, sore left nipple, and neg pregnancy test a month after sex. Can it be IMPLANTATION BLEEDING?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Had light bleeding/spotting for 3 days with no cramping. Been sick with a cold for 2 weeks. Sore nipples and neck. Had unprotected sex. Pregnant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Sore breasts, enlarged nipples two days after ovu, ( today 13dpo ) it's 10 times worse than normal and light bleeding, not like my period, pregnant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I think I may be pregnant I got sore boobs really sore nipples mostly lots of white discharge peeing like 3 times a hour bleeding gums food cravings?

6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I had unprotected sex over a week ago and had bleeding after that lasted 5 days. Now one of my nipples has begun to change color. Could I be pregnant?
My areolas are bigger, nipples very sensitive and very short to almost no bleeding monthly. could i be pregnant?
I have soar nipples & some clear discharge with light bleeding. Could i be pregnant?
It's 2weeks away from my period. Now, I am feeling nipples hardness and pain. I had abnormal bleeding after 3days of my last period ended. Pregnant?
Started micronor a week ago to control heavy bleeding. My nipples are really sore. Will this go away, or will I have this as long as I take it? How long does it last? I know I'm not pregnant.

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.