breast milke production

[mrshuijsie]

Hi. My partner and I recently found that if he squeezed my breasts, I produced a milky substance from both niples. Having given birth over 7 years ago, I thought this a bit strange! So, after blood tests for my prolactic level, the results have come back as normal, and as I had a mammogram last year, the doctor just said I was fine. I am 36 years old, and want to ensure my fertility is not affected. The doctor said that if I still have regular menstruation, everything was fine and normal. Thing is, I am currently living in the Middle East, and medical advice here seems to vary from one doctor to another. Does anybody have some more information? Thanks!

[cmoretti]

My situation isn't quite the same, I had breast implants and after that I leaked milk for months. My doctor said that any alteration in the body can cause this be it hormones, surgery (related to the breasts or reproductive organs) or even over stimulation. He said that sexually active women can get this from her partner paying special attention to the breasts and that they can respond by producing small amounts of milk. I'm not sure if this helps or not but I thought I would tell you about it.

[PamelaBee]

Hello and welcome to the forum!  Having a liquid discharge leaking from your breast is not just caused by pregnancy. Depending on your age it could be a result of hormones, or even a blocked duct . Sometimes you can have a small cyst that has formed and has erupted.  As long as the discharge is not green or brown or pinkish/red (blood), and does not have a foul smell (which could be a sign of an infection) I would think it's nothing too concerning.  But, to ease your mind I would get a medical opinion. Good luck!  Pam

[magda_s]

I had that happen to me but I'd never had a child and I was told it was likely a result of all the hormones I was taking for IVF.  Now perhaps not... perhaps just a coincidence that I noticed it or had it happen at the same time as I was undergoing IVF.  Don't know.  Either way, I went completely ballistic and went flying to a .... a.... God I feel stupid... what do you call a doctor who deals with cancer... word's are failing me!!!... anyway, went to one of them.  Did a mamogram and an u/s of my breasts and was told I was absolutely positively fine. Apparently as long as its a milky white and has no green, yellow, brown (I know... eeewwww) or blood in it and it isn't on only one side, then it's no biggie. As for fertility... I wasn't told anything about that and I assume that if it could mean anything negative for fertility I would most certainly have been told since I was in the midst of IVF after all.
Just out of curiosity, where in the middle east, if you don't mind me asking.  I've spent many, many years of my life in various parts of the middle east and am currently in Syria.

[mrshuijsie]

Hi there, and thanks for the welcome :-)

[adgal]

I don't know anything about this, but I did want to welcome you!  I have no doubt there is someone here who has had a similar experience and will respond with some great information.