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I am not pregnant but my breasts are swollen and i am leaking from my nipples?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Nipple discharge: A nipple discharge, when not pregnant, needs to be evaluated by a health care provider. Hormonal issues and irregularities can cause this as well as some other conditions that would need to be evaluated. Best wishes.

Answered 9/30/2014

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