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Lately my nipples have been leaking a whitish substance. i've never had kids, and im not pregnant. what could cause this?

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Dr. Ron Eaker answered

Galactorhea: This can be due to hormone irregularities or even birth control pills. A few simple blood test and possibly an x ray can usually explain it.

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Answered 9/25/2013

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