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Thick, sticky fluid coming from one nipple
I am 40yrs and 10 days ago I noticed that I had a sore area on one breast and when massaged a pea sized amount of cream coloured thick fluid came from my nipple. It felt like "let down" (when breast feeding) although more painful. I have been able to massage a little out every day esspecially in the shower. Should I see a doctor or will this pass itself?
Thanks Sandi
To answer a few questions first, no definatly not pregnant and no other side effects, I had a hysterectomy 10 yrs ago to stop migraines and excessive bleeding. I will definatly be seeing a doctor asap. Just to be safe... will post results thanks so much.
To answer a few questions first, no definatly not pregnant and no other side effects, I had a hysterectomy 10 yrs ago to stop migraines and excessive bleeding. I will definatly be seeing a doctor asap. Just to be safe... will post results thanks so much.
Hello Celbe,
The first thing I want to ask you, (without assuming) is I presume you are not post partum, or pregnant. If not to these answers you will want to see your doctor, to rule out what I am going to explain below.
If you are not, there is something called hyperprolactenemia. (This sounds a whole lot worse then it is). The first thing - what this is: A medical term for when you produce excessive amounts of a hormone called prolactin, the same hormone responsible for producing milk when you are pregnant or nursing. What produces this: your pituitary gland is responsible for production of this hormone. Why now when you are not pregnant: There are certain medical reasons why a woman might have excessive prolactin when she is not lactating or pregnant - this being a growth on the pituitary gland, which is secreting the prolactin. The growth is called a prolactinoma. Most of these growths are not cancerous, and are benign. The concern is if you have a growth, and if it is large or growing.
An endocrinologist usually performs the simple tests to confirm the growth. A blood test (fasting prolactin) to see if you have elevated prolactin, and then if you do, usually a MRI is ordered to see if a growth exists and confirm the diagnosis.
Treatment: A drug called Dostinex or Cabergoline taken usually once a week depending on the size of the tumour growth is known to shrink the growth and successfully reduce the excessive prolactin levels.
The reason I know this? I have one, that went undiagnosed for years, and was only actually diagnosed 7 years ago. I would ask you - are your periods irregular or actually non existent? Prolactin (elevated) will stop your ovulation, (just as in nursing) and therefore you might have amenorrhoea (lack of periods). These are they typical signs that can point to the doctor why you should be tested for it. The symptoms are various but include headaches, migraines, vision problems or changes, loss of or irregular periods, etc.
But, I guess, the first questions I asked above would be my primary ones, as would a doctor, to ensure you are not pregnant, post partum or nursing. The fluid from your nipples would suggest those first, then a prolactinoma second.
If you need any further information on this, please do not hesitate to contact me via message. I hope that you will see your doctor, and let them test you and make the correct diagnosis.
In addition to anything I have mentioned, please keep in mind, that while I or others may have extensive knowledge in many areas, you should always seek professional medical advice from your own physician, as it pertains to medical conditions or concerns.
Good luck, and if you have any other questions that I can help you with, please feel free to message me directly.
Sincerely,
Sandi (Dragon1973)
MedHelp Genetics Community Leader;
Children - Special Needs Community Leader;
Down syndrome Community Leader & Ds Group Forum Founder/Moderator
The first thing I want to ask you, (without assuming) is I presume you are not post partum, or pregnant. If not to these answers you will want to see your doctor, to rule out what I am going to explain below.
If you are not, there is something called hyperprolactenemia. (This sounds a whole lot worse then it is). The first thing - what this is: A medical term for when you produce excessive amounts of a hormone called prolactin, the same hormone responsible for producing milk when you are pregnant or nursing. What produces this: your pituitary gland is responsible for production of this hormone. Why now when you are not pregnant: There are certain medical reasons why a woman might have excessive prolactin when she is not lactating or pregnant - this being a growth on the pituitary gland, which is secreting the prolactin. The growth is called a prolactinoma. Most of these growths are not cancerous, and are benign. The concern is if you have a growth, and if it is large or growing.
An endocrinologist usually performs the simple tests to confirm the growth. A blood test (fasting prolactin) to see if you have elevated prolactin, and then if you do, usually a MRI is ordered to see if a growth exists and confirm the diagnosis.
Treatment: A drug called Dostinex or Cabergoline taken usually once a week depending on the size of the tumour growth is known to shrink the growth and successfully reduce the excessive prolactin levels.
The reason I know this? I have one, that went undiagnosed for years, and was only actually diagnosed 7 years ago. I would ask you - are your periods irregular or actually non existent? Prolactin (elevated) will stop your ovulation, (just as in nursing) and therefore you might have amenorrhoea (lack of periods). These are they typical signs that can point to the doctor why you should be tested for it. The symptoms are various but include headaches, migraines, vision problems or changes, loss of or irregular periods, etc.
But, I guess, the first questions I asked above would be my primary ones, as would a doctor, to ensure you are not pregnant, post partum or nursing. The fluid from your nipples would suggest those first, then a prolactinoma second.
If you need any further information on this, please do not hesitate to contact me via message. I hope that you will see your doctor, and let them test you and make the correct diagnosis.
In addition to anything I have mentioned, please keep in mind, that while I or others may have extensive knowledge in many areas, you should always seek professional medical advice from your own physician, as it pertains to medical conditions or concerns.
Good luck, and if you have any other questions that I can help you with, please feel free to message me directly.
Sincerely,
Sandi (Dragon1973)
MedHelp Genetics Community Leader;
Children - Special Needs Community Leader;
Down syndrome Community Leader & Ds Group Forum Founder/Moderator
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