HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Is discharging colostrum from the breasts a sign of a complete abortion?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Not necessarily: Colostrum discharge can occur during a healthy pregnancy and can persist for a while after an abortion.

Dr Zacharias agreed

Answered 5/20/2016

4.8k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I am getting colostrum coming from my breast, having a discharge and also lower back pain have not had a cycle since i camd of the injection in july. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

10 days late from period but 2 negative pregnancy tests. Noticing discharge on my breasts and colostrum. Stopped bfing 6 mo ago. Could I be pregnant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Surgical abortion November 26. Had cramps and breast pain around December 23rd for a week then it all went away. Still no period, but thicker white discharge. Getting worried, usually cycle is 28 days apart. When can I expect period?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Is loss of breast fullness during the 6th week of pregnancy is a sign of missed abortion ?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

14days late period, urine test says negative on 10th day of late period. Only signs of sore breast.What could be reason?27 yrs with previous abortion.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

What could cause colostrum leaking from the breasts after an abortion?
Do breast swelling and leaking colostrum after medical abortion indicate that the abortion was successful?
It's been two days since my abortion. My breasts are big,hard as a rock and painful. Am passing out a mucus bloody discharge..should I worry?
My breast hurt so i decided to squeze them because i suspect im pregnant with an IUD in place and there is colostrum looking discharge am i pregnant?
I had a surgical abortion a week ago and I was9 weeks and 4 days pregnant and I am having white discharge from my breast and not sure why?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.