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Nipple Discharge
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Nipple Discharge
by alwaysnervous, Jul 02, 2001 12:00AM
Two nights ago I woke up and had a wet spot on my shirt, right where my nipple is. The spot was about the size of a penny. The discharge didn't leave a stain, it was colorless. It looked almost as if my nipple had sweat. I am really nervous. I am a 30 year old female. It hasn't happened since then. Is this cause for alarm.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-rf, Jul 03, 2001 12:00AM
Dear alwaysnervous: Nipple discharge is most often from benign conditions. Some women are more prone to more discharge including women on; birth control pills, certain blood pressure medications or on major tranquilizers. These medications increase prolactin levels in the body. There is also certain life periods when a person is more likely to get discharge than others: there may be more discharge at puberty and at menopause than the years in-between.
Since this was a one-time occurrence, you may just want to monitor the situation. However, the following are general parameters. The time to worry about nipple discharge is when it’s spontaneous (comes out by itself without squeezing), keeps on happening, is only on one side, and/or if it is clear and sticky, like an egg white, or bloody. If these symptoms are present a doctor should check you.
Since this was a one-time occurrence, you may just want to monitor the situation. However, the following are general parameters. The time to worry about nipple discharge is when it’s spontaneous (comes out by itself without squeezing), keeps on happening, is only on one side, and/or if it is clear and sticky, like an egg white, or bloody. If these symptoms are present a doctor should check you.
