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My 33yr old husband, a stay at home dad to our 1yr old, has noticed fluid discharge from both nipples. what could be wrong? possible hormone problem?

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Dr. Scott Diede answered

Husband or baby?: If it is your husband, this needs to be evaluated right away by a physician. This can be a sign of male breast cancer. The fact that is occurring from both nipples may suggest a hormone issue, but immediate evaluation should be done.

Answered 8/27/2013

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A member asked:

My 33yr old husband, a stay at home dad to our 1yr old, has noticed fluid discharge from both nipples. what could be wrong? possible hormone problem?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Scott Diede answered

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