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Breast Cancer (Expert Forum)
discharge yellow from my nipple sore also
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Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-rf, Nov 28, 2006 12:00AM
Dear icebaby:Many women have some type of nipple
discharge or fluid when their breasts are squeezed,
and its normal. Squeezing the nipple sends message to
the brain and the pituitary gland responds by
increasing prolactin levels, which in turn produces
discharge from the nipple. The discharge can come in a
variety of colors – gray, green and brown as well as
white. 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. 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 the nipple is sore, it may be from squeezing it, if
this is how you discovered the discharge. However, if
this is not the case, and you are concerned, you
should see your doctor for evaluation.
discharge or fluid when their breasts are squeezed,
and its normal. Squeezing the nipple sends message to
the brain and the pituitary gland responds by
increasing prolactin levels, which in turn produces
discharge from the nipple. The discharge can come in a
variety of colors – gray, green and brown as well as
white. 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. 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 the nipple is sore, it may be from squeezing it, if
this is how you discovered the discharge. However, if
this is not the case, and you are concerned, you
should see your doctor for evaluation.
if I need surgery. Please go and get tested. In the end it will ease your mind.