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A member asked:

Does nipple play increase prolactin?

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Yes.: Nuff said. Very high values are not due to nipple play.

Answered 7/4/2012

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Dr. Samuel Freedman answered

Nipples: Yes -- nipple stimulation can increase prolactin levels.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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