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What does it means when my breast are growing and the nipple area gets darker?

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Dr. Alan Levine answered

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Possibly pregnant: This could mean many things, but the first issue to confirm or eliminate is that you are not pregnant.

Answered 12/26/2012

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A member asked:

What does it means when my breast are growing and the nipple area gets darker?

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Dr. Alan Levine answered

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