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nipple discharge
hello, i am 19 years old and i have a clear milky color substance coming out of my nipples. i have never been pregnant, and i am not pregnant now.what could this be caused by? my doctors have tested my hormones and they are all normal. can you help?
Hi, I too had this problem in my early teens so I know it can be sorta embarrassing (actually my bro had it too, worse for him).
Turns out we were both on high doses of risperidone. Just wanted to throw that out there that if you are in any antiphsycotics they all suppress dopamine production, and dopamine is responsible for suppressing prolactin. It shot my prolactin up over 200.
Just wanted to let you know that b/c kind didn't specifically mention that and a lot of ppl are on meds nowadays. (gee I wonder why ;-))
Turns out we were both on high doses of risperidone. Just wanted to throw that out there that if you are in any antiphsycotics they all suppress dopamine production, and dopamine is responsible for suppressing prolactin. It shot my prolactin up over 200.
Just wanted to let you know that b/c kind didn't specifically mention that and a lot of ppl are on meds nowadays. (gee I wonder why ;-))
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Hello,
Milky discharge from the breasts is called galactorrhea which occurs because your body is making too much prolactin.It can occur in a hormonal imbalance, such as from taking birth control pills, hypothyroidism, chronic breast stimulation, such as from frequent breast self-exams or sexual activity and rarely in hypothalamic disorders. Confirmed by examination of the breast discharge under the microscope and by serum TSH levels.
In both these conditions, complete clinical evaluation is required. So in my opinion, it is advisable to consult your gynecologist and then start with a definite treatment.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
Milky discharge from the breasts is called galactorrhea which occurs because your body is making too much prolactin.It can occur in a hormonal imbalance, such as from taking birth control pills, hypothyroidism, chronic breast stimulation, such as from frequent breast self-exams or sexual activity and rarely in hypothalamic disorders. Confirmed by examination of the breast discharge under the microscope and by serum TSH levels.
In both these conditions, complete clinical evaluation is required. So in my opinion, it is advisable to consult your gynecologist and then start with a definite treatment.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
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