A member asked:

Inverted nipples how to correct ?

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Dr. Jon Ahrendsen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Things to Try: Where nipple shields, sometimes they help the nipple protrude. Sometimes gentle traction from your fingers, a breast pump, or a modified open ended and inverted 20 cc syringe can make a small pump to help draw out the nipple. Despite all attempts, sometimes the nipple doesn't evert more. An option then is to pump breastmilk and feed breastmilk via a bottle.

Answered 3/4/2014

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Dr. Eric Brown answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Rule out pathology: First and foremost, see a doctor to evaluate. Have a mammogram and ultrasound. If there are benign findings, or, if chronic, there are procedures to correct. The results of these procedures are relatively modest. Always rule out pathology first.

Answered 1/15/2016

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