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A 18-year-old female asked:
Is it normal for breast milk to leak out your breasts after 1 year of having a baby? or can you be pregnant again?
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Dr. Lois A Freisleben-Cookanswered
Pediatrics 37 years experience
Can be normal but...: There are many conditions that can lead to galactorrhea (the term for milk discharge in the absence of pregnancy or breast feeding) Some causes can be as benign as stimulation during sexual activity and others can be serious. You should see your doctor to discuss a workup.
see:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/galactorrhea/basics/causes/con-20025628
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