White Stuff coming out of my nipple???!
Question: White Stuff coming out of my nipple!?!?!?
I was in the shower and noticed some white stuff on my nipple so i squeezed and more came out!. What can this be!?!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
well so far I do not hear
congrats!?! of any sort!.!.!.
scare ya!? ;)
sorry!.!. at times my sense of humor is inane, silly!.!.!. and picturing myself asking this!? and an answer starting of milk, congrats!.!.!.!.!? I would be mildly put, dumbfounded!.!.!.!.
serious now though--
I do not know your age
or if you are "active"
so to say "hey congrats"
it is possible that you are not
-- no need to be scared yet--
there are other reasons --
below is a copy and paste
<along with site links>
hopefully helps to explain;
Normal vs!. Abnormal
As a general rule of thumb, the only time when fluid should be leaking from a breast is during pregnancy and breast-feeding!. When it happens any other time, it is best to get the breast or breasts examined by a physician just to be sure that there isn't some underlying health problem that needs to be addressed!.
Leakage from Both Breasts
If fluid is leaking from both breasts, chances are good that a hidden condition is affecting the whole body in a systemic way!. This may be an endocrine problem!. Another possibility is that some sort of medication could be the culprit!. Many different kinds of your garden-variety prescription drugs, including Prozac and birth control pills, are known to mess with the breasts!. When both breasts leak, it might be a good idea to pay attention to any other symptoms that may seem unrelated, as they may all be caused by the same thing!.
Leakage from One Breast
When the fluid comes from just one breast, it is much more likely that the cause is localized to just that breast!. Discharge from the nipple may be a sign of any one of numerous problems ranging from breast trauma to cancer!.
Get it checked out!
-- link to this article/site: http://www!.estronaut!.com/a/breast_leakag!.!.!.
quote:
While a milky nipple discharge is rare in men and in women who have never been pregnant, it does occur!. When it does, it is likely to be caused by some underlying disease, particularly when accompanied by other changes in the breast(s)!.
site link: http://www!.healthcentral!.com/ency/408/00!.!.!.
NOTE: YES, I read the quotes before I put them up!.!.!.!. and yes, I did read this one too!.!.!. and YES YES, I realize what it says!.!. I can not explain their wording!.!.!. since no man I ever knew has been pregnant!? should possibly have been two sentences!? lol!.!.!. anyway!.!.!. the info I did not copy states "common in final weks of pregnancy" this too may not always be a "set in stone Rule" --- ummm!.!.!. just as an example:
--- me - only one I can make an example of- seven pregnancies <six live births> and lactation began in early weeks!.!.!. uh!.!.!. and afterwards!.!.!. well!.!. it never did "dry out" three years later!? the drs had to prescribe meds to make the milk finally stop!.!.!.!.
--only rule I ever found true -with almost anything related to "female" and especially where pregnancy is concerned
-- no two are the same!.!.!. not women, not 'issues', not cycles, even pain can not be measured each the same, and never are two pregnancies the same -similiar sure, maybe!.!.!. same!.!.!. nope!.!.!.!.!.
--so, while you may not be pregnant it may not be something to 'worry' over either!.!.!.!. case in point; hormone pills may cause this -
(also -- no offense, just a thought!? since in 'men's' health is this question!? a guy taking hormones might very well do the same and also the info found at the following link: http://en!.wikipedia!.org/wiki/Male_lactat!.!.!. )
Galactorrhea, or inappropriate lactation, is a relatively common problem that occurs in approximately 20 to 25 percent of women!. Lactation requires the presence of estrogen, progesterone and, most importantly, prolactin!. Stress, suckling, sleep, sexual intercourse and medications may increase prolactin levels, whereas dopamine inhibits its release
Estrogen and progesterone, found in oral contraceptive formulations and the medroxyprogesterone contraceptive injection (Depo-Provera), may cause lactation
Galactorrhea occurs more often after discontinuation of oral contraceptive pills than during prolonged use (similar to the hormone withdrawal and lactation that can occur in the postpartum period)!.
Nonpuerperal lactation can also be caused by illicit drugs!.
Galactorrhea can occur because of chest wall irritation from clothing or ill-fitting brassieres!. It can also be caused by irritation related to skin conditions such as herpes zoster and atopic dermatitis!. Burns have been associated with the development of galactorrhea
Many antipsychotic medications and metoclopramide (Reglan) have lactogenic activity because of their antidopaminergic effects!.
With the increasing use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, more women are reporting galactorrhea as a side effect!.12 As a result, researchers now postulate that serotonin may have a role in regulating prolactin secretion
<<<TABLE 2
Medications and Herbs Associated with Galactorrhea >>>
---------- NOTE: I added that portion so if going back and forth among sites, you would know which had the list of medications ----------------------------------------!.!.!.
<<-----also since I am interupting already; yes, I saw "brassiers' aka bras and whoa!.!.!. not one I would have thought!.!.!. uhh!.!. since this is not an everyday occurance!? back to the answer--------->>
one final thing from this site - then the link- I found it thru ask dot com!.!.!. I include this because there are some serious reasons on that site; and I only skimmed-but could not find this description you see before clicking over to the site:
Fluctuating hormone levels, particularly during puberty or menopause, may also cause lactation!. !.!.!. At least four antihypertensive agents have been reported to cause inappropriate lactation
http://www!.aafp!.org/afp/20010501/1763!.ht!.!.!.
kay, just so as much as possible is here and clear; definition and site of the word -
Galactorrhea or galactorrhoea is the spontaneous flow of milk from the breast, unassociated with childbirth or nursing!.
Contemporary Maternal-Newborn Nursing Care defines galactorrhea as "nipple discharge!."
http://en!.wikipedia!.org/wiki/Galactorrhe!.!.!.
hoping that what ever
the reason
every thing turns out well
for you
much luckWww@Answer-Health@Com
congrats!?! of any sort!.!.!.
scare ya!? ;)
sorry!.!. at times my sense of humor is inane, silly!.!.!. and picturing myself asking this!? and an answer starting of milk, congrats!.!.!.!.!? I would be mildly put, dumbfounded!.!.!.!.
serious now though--
I do not know your age
or if you are "active"
so to say "hey congrats"
it is possible that you are not
-- no need to be scared yet--
there are other reasons --
below is a copy and paste
<along with site links>
hopefully helps to explain;
Normal vs!. Abnormal
As a general rule of thumb, the only time when fluid should be leaking from a breast is during pregnancy and breast-feeding!. When it happens any other time, it is best to get the breast or breasts examined by a physician just to be sure that there isn't some underlying health problem that needs to be addressed!.
Leakage from Both Breasts
If fluid is leaking from both breasts, chances are good that a hidden condition is affecting the whole body in a systemic way!. This may be an endocrine problem!. Another possibility is that some sort of medication could be the culprit!. Many different kinds of your garden-variety prescription drugs, including Prozac and birth control pills, are known to mess with the breasts!. When both breasts leak, it might be a good idea to pay attention to any other symptoms that may seem unrelated, as they may all be caused by the same thing!.
Leakage from One Breast
When the fluid comes from just one breast, it is much more likely that the cause is localized to just that breast!. Discharge from the nipple may be a sign of any one of numerous problems ranging from breast trauma to cancer!.
Get it checked out!
-- link to this article/site: http://www!.estronaut!.com/a/breast_leakag!.!.!.
quote:
While a milky nipple discharge is rare in men and in women who have never been pregnant, it does occur!. When it does, it is likely to be caused by some underlying disease, particularly when accompanied by other changes in the breast(s)!.
site link: http://www!.healthcentral!.com/ency/408/00!.!.!.
NOTE: YES, I read the quotes before I put them up!.!.!.!. and yes, I did read this one too!.!.!. and YES YES, I realize what it says!.!. I can not explain their wording!.!.!. since no man I ever knew has been pregnant!? should possibly have been two sentences!? lol!.!.!. anyway!.!.!. the info I did not copy states "common in final weks of pregnancy" this too may not always be a "set in stone Rule" --- ummm!.!.!. just as an example:
--- me - only one I can make an example of- seven pregnancies <six live births> and lactation began in early weeks!.!.!. uh!.!.!. and afterwards!.!.!. well!.!. it never did "dry out" three years later!? the drs had to prescribe meds to make the milk finally stop!.!.!.!.
--only rule I ever found true -with almost anything related to "female" and especially where pregnancy is concerned
-- no two are the same!.!.!. not women, not 'issues', not cycles, even pain can not be measured each the same, and never are two pregnancies the same -similiar sure, maybe!.!.!. same!.!.!. nope!.!.!.!.!.
--so, while you may not be pregnant it may not be something to 'worry' over either!.!.!.!. case in point; hormone pills may cause this -
(also -- no offense, just a thought!? since in 'men's' health is this question!? a guy taking hormones might very well do the same and also the info found at the following link: http://en!.wikipedia!.org/wiki/Male_lactat!.!.!. )
Galactorrhea, or inappropriate lactation, is a relatively common problem that occurs in approximately 20 to 25 percent of women!. Lactation requires the presence of estrogen, progesterone and, most importantly, prolactin!. Stress, suckling, sleep, sexual intercourse and medications may increase prolactin levels, whereas dopamine inhibits its release
Estrogen and progesterone, found in oral contraceptive formulations and the medroxyprogesterone contraceptive injection (Depo-Provera), may cause lactation
Galactorrhea occurs more often after discontinuation of oral contraceptive pills than during prolonged use (similar to the hormone withdrawal and lactation that can occur in the postpartum period)!.
Nonpuerperal lactation can also be caused by illicit drugs!.
Galactorrhea can occur because of chest wall irritation from clothing or ill-fitting brassieres!. It can also be caused by irritation related to skin conditions such as herpes zoster and atopic dermatitis!. Burns have been associated with the development of galactorrhea
Many antipsychotic medications and metoclopramide (Reglan) have lactogenic activity because of their antidopaminergic effects!.
With the increasing use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, more women are reporting galactorrhea as a side effect!.12 As a result, researchers now postulate that serotonin may have a role in regulating prolactin secretion
<<<TABLE 2
Medications and Herbs Associated with Galactorrhea >>>
---------- NOTE: I added that portion so if going back and forth among sites, you would know which had the list of medications ----------------------------------------!.!.!.
<<-----also since I am interupting already; yes, I saw "brassiers' aka bras and whoa!.!.!. not one I would have thought!.!.!. uhh!.!. since this is not an everyday occurance!? back to the answer--------->>
one final thing from this site - then the link- I found it thru ask dot com!.!.!. I include this because there are some serious reasons on that site; and I only skimmed-but could not find this description you see before clicking over to the site:
Fluctuating hormone levels, particularly during puberty or menopause, may also cause lactation!. !.!.!. At least four antihypertensive agents have been reported to cause inappropriate lactation
http://www!.aafp!.org/afp/20010501/1763!.ht!.!.!.
kay, just so as much as possible is here and clear; definition and site of the word -
Galactorrhea or galactorrhoea is the spontaneous flow of milk from the breast, unassociated with childbirth or nursing!.
Contemporary Maternal-Newborn Nursing Care defines galactorrhea as "nipple discharge!."
http://en!.wikipedia!.org/wiki/Galactorrhe!.!.!.
hoping that what ever
the reason
every thing turns out well
for you
much luckWww@Answer-Health@Com
Are you male or female!? Female nipples have milk ducts in them and a small amount of lactation(which can be produced even when not pregnant) simply built up and was expressed!. Usually thicker than milk, kinda like pimple pus, but absolutely normal, lol!. Good luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com
probably what girls do!.!.!.!.!.!.!. you know, when they have kids, they feed them!. :) don't worry, it happened to me, it hasn't since, so I'm fine and so should you!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Milk!. Both sexes can and do produce milk, though in guys it is rare to produce enough to be noticed!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
milk, many persons lactate for no reason other than hormone imbalancesWww@Answer-Health@Com
this is mens health just leting you know ok ok okWww@Answer-Health@Com