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greenish nipple discharge

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There is a dark green sticky discharge from one of my nipples
when it is squeezed ( the way you would express milk). It has
probably done that for a few years and I have never had
it checked at the doctor. Is this anything to be concerned about?

It has no odor and is very sticky and you have to squeeze quite
a lot for it to come out.
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Ladies, Please have your Prolactin levels checked! I have had this twice in my life. Both times it was/is due to an increase in Prolactin levels.  If these levels persist, it can cause a Prolactinoma (aka, brain tumor). it is non cancerous and should go away with medication. But can cause an array of other unwanted symptoms.  I am going through this now for the second time and its not fun.  hope this helps. <3
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Is this the same as a pituitary tumour?
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I&#39;ve had dark green fluid come from my nipple for about a year now. To be honest I was too scared to do anything about it this whole time, especially when I noticed that a couple of times there was a dot of it dried on my nipple so it was happening spontaneously. I&#39;ve just gone for an ultrasound and they found absolutely nothing; I was told it was likely nothing more than mammary duct ectasia. So no fear ladies, it seems the internet is telling us the truth. Most likely absolutely nothing to worry about!
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Should I have it checked
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I&#39;m 50 years old and I noticed I green stuff coming out of my right nipple when I squeezed on it
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Well? Were you?
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Well? Were you?
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i am 28 and have white milky discharge and greenish discharge that is sticky im on the Deop and my son is gonig to be 6 i think its normal cause when i asked my dr she wasnt to concerned and most of my google searches i came up with nothing more then a possibility of a cyst underneth the nipple spontaniously draining... and my gyno told me that discharge was normal with my form of birthcontrol.
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I have the same greenish discharge but I don&#39;t have any kids ...what do I do
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i have been pregnant and i do see a family doctor
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I am 35 and i have a 4 yr old and i have been having green diacharge in one breast too. I went to the Dr. No lumps were found but they sent me to do a mammogram this tuesday. I am nervious about this.
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I'm a 31 yr old female who has been having green discharge since the birth of my son 7 years ago.  It only comes when squeezed, and only from one side.  A year and a half ago lumps were found on the same side and were determined to be benign.  I've had issues with polycystic ovaries since I was 18, and I figure that my body producers much estrogen naturally.  Caffeine has not made any difference- I've had years when I'm completely off it and times that I've had plenty.  I have never been on any birth control, so that could not be a cause for me.  I didn't worry much until they found the lump and have since been sent in for multiple ultrasounds and mammograms.  By now I wish they would quit sending me in. Be safe and get checked out but don't freak out; the only part of me that is really hurting is my pocketbook from all the medical bills. With every appointment they would say it seems fine, but let's keep checking. I'd like to know how much checking is really needed and how much is just to cover their backsides.  I don't need a molehill turned into amountain.
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I'm a 28yr old male and when I squeeze my nipples they discharge a clear sometimes milky liquid that is odourless and not sticky any ideas please?? Thanks
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My name is linda i have green dischard from my breast for 20 years. I am very sick.  My naturalopath just put me on toxoplasma herb. Toxoplasma is a infection. It makes cyts  in  the breast, the musle,  lungs , ect.  Look it up.
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I also have a thyroid disorder
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I've had green discharge coming out of my right nipple for a while. Had a biopsy done 2010, 6 calcifications removed all were benign, but I have an elevated risk for breast cancer. I also have a lot of pain in my right breats, still concerned though
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This is virtually never cancer related, it is usually hormonal and can be affected by high levels of processed sugar (it disrupts hormones) and caffeine plus a diet high in processed foods.  It can also be caused by benign pituitary tumours (they are almost always non cancerous)  I've had this since I had my child who is now 26.  The fact it often comes on when on the pill or coil or when some hormonal change is happening in the body, ie pregnancy, puberty etc shows how often it is connected to hormones generally and is very rarely anything to worry about.
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Go with your instincts. Getterdone! You're entitled to peace of mind.
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I have the same thing...only with one breast...same exact thing you said...it doesn't come out on it's own...no pain
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thank you I have been having this same problem and was worried because I had two tumors removed but non cancerous. I have the dark green blackish discharge. I try to make light of it to keep from showing my worry by calling it my windex breast cause that's the color I think of when it happens. so thank you for your post. its helped ease my mind.
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I've had the green nipple discharge for awhile now ,was in one now in both. Had mammograms done over the last 2years nothing.  This year they found 5 nodules in 1 breast , now have to do prolactin test  again. I did one that came back normal 2 years ago. Ive had a cold for over a month that will not go away .  I want biopsy but radiology said wait 6 months and redo if i wait and its the big C then that's 6 months of no treatment.  Any suggestions?
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It helps
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what were the results?
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I have had these same symptoms of milk, or a thick sticky green or blackish liquid come out of my nipples when my breasts are expressed as well. Funny thing is, my kids are 22 and 19 and i am a grandmother. My milk has never truly gone away. I began having mastitis after nursing.. Then fibrous tissue in the breasts.. Then, at 28 the discharge... I have had mammograms and ductograms and have been told there are no abnormalities and its likely hormonal. I am only 40. I am not yet in or peri menopausal. I recent did test for almost no testosterone at all in my body. Testosterone for women is a must as well as men, just smaller amounts. It actually affects the body in many ways. Many of the symptoms mimic hypothyroidism, but testosterone actually affects the breast tissue as well. After having seen a surgeon in regards the discharge and being told its likely hormones.. Its been 12 years.. Still here,still have it and yes my hormones are out of whack. Id ask a doc to check hormone levels in addition of any cancer concerns. Actually, if you read up on this, this kind of discharge is actually very normal and a huge percentage of women have it. Necer be embarrassed to ask your doc about health concerns. I am no doctor and actually encourage you to see one for this issue. I merely tell my story to ease minds that in many cases its hormones and its a lot more common problem then people realize.
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I am going through the same thing ...green discharge, left breast only. I have had the ultra sound, mammogram all the labs, smears, etc. I have been told that this is usually a non cancer thing and it happens due to duct issues or and infection or just happens and will go away. The good news is if they do the smear or tests to see if no blood is present and it is not, that lessens cancer fears (cancer is always an option here). In most cases it is NOT cancer and it is treated with antibiotics or if it is a clogged duct they might remove that duct.  The only time to really panic is if there is blood in the discharge. I have seen two docs and going to a surgeon next week just to be on the safe side of things. I have been told by both it is nothing to worry about ...all my labs showed no blood!  So ask for antibiotics for duct ecstasia or give it time and see if it goes away. Make sure to see your gyno first to see that there is no blood in the discharge! Good luck to everyon and I hope this helps.
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I have the same green thing happening and had a mammogram yesterday and a yearly pelvic exam. I just squeezed it right out in front of the doc and said, what the hell is this! She did not seem alarmed but the first step is the mammogram so I'll wait to see what that shows. I am grossed out, though that I have goo in my breast (just the left one) and of course I think I have cancer and will die any moment. So I'm glad to find out a lot of other women are experiencing the same thing and that it may be ok. Still scary. Will update when it gets resolved or treated.
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