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A 28-year-old female asked:
Every month 3-5 days before my expected period my breasts are sore. this month i have no soreness just white milky discharge. is this a pregnancy sign?
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Dr. David Barrereanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 11 years experience
Not necessarily: Your breasts are just responding to hormonal changes that you see with your cycle. Milky discharge is not a definitive sign of pregnancy.
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