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What are the causes of purple nipples? can it happen due to just getting off my period?

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Need more info: Purple nipples could be a vascular problem and/or trauma. Maybe your bra is not fitted correctly. Please make an appointments with an OB/GYN physician soon. I don.t believe it has anything to do with the timing of your period.

Answered 9/21/2020

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