Leaking Breasts

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sammy — Sat, 16 Sep 2006 06:22:37 GMT

i have been to the doctors and told them about my breast problem they are not concerned. i told my doctor that i can squeeze my nipple and dark army green fliud
comes out of it. it used to be one side but now they both do it.and he told me to stop squeezing them.that was his solution.it was discovered during forplay with my husband and ive been concerned ever since.ive had mamograms each year they come back normal.i went to a second doctor who took a sample to lab and contacted a few days later and told me they did not know what it was and if it gets blood in it to come back.

re: Leaking Breasts

Editor — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 18:45:13 GMT

Thanks for your question, sammy.

Nipple discharge can be frightening, particularly if it seems to be a strange color, but it’s not as uncommon as you might think – breasts are glands and it’s not unusual for glands to secrete. Normal breast gland secretion tends to happen on both sides; it might be clear or white, but it can also be yellow or dark green, and it generally happens only when the breast has been squeezed or manipulated or the nipple stimulated. The good news is normal secretions often clear up on their own.

Green discharge can also be caused by an inflamed mammary duct (duct ectasia), something that women in their 40s and 50s, particularly those nearing menopause, can suffer from. In this case the discharge can be thick and sticky – green, grayish or black. An inflamed duct can be painful, and doctors often recommend a warm compress. They may also treat the condition with non-prescription pain remedies (ASA or ibuprofen), antibiotics (if there is an infection) or, in extreme cases, surgery to remove the duct.

Galactorrhea – producing milk when you’re not pregnant or nursing – is another possible cause of green discharge (or clear, white or yellow secretions), and so are fibrocystic breast changes. With any of these conditions it’s important to rely on your doctor to diagnose the cause of the secretions. You also need to stay in touch with your health care professional to keep her or him informed of any changes you may experience; for example, if your breasts begin to leak spontaneously.

There are several other potential causes for breast secretion as well, including medications like birth control pills or sedatives, or an injury to the chest or breast area. Women early in pregnancy can experience clear, straw colored discharge from the nipples, and during breast-feeding a clogged duct may lead to infection (mastitis) and an abscess that can secrete pus. A small non-cancerous growth projecting into a milk duct near the nipple (intraductal papilloma) can be the source of bloody, sticky discharge, and may be treated by surgically removing the problem duct.

When diagnosing the cause of breast discharge your doctor may run through several questions and tests – blood tests, mammography, breast ultrasound, ductogram (a special X-ray), MRI and analysis of the secretions. Thankfully, even when there’s an underlying problem that’s responsible for breast discharge it’s more likely a relatively benign issue than a dangerous or cancerous condition. Even the more serious breast problems can be dealt with best if you respond to them quickly, so consulting with your doctor is essential.

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Jackie — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 17:29:22 GMT

Thank you for these insights.. I will contacy my physician.

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SMONIQUE1109 — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 19:28:11 GMT

I also had pain and leakage in my breast. I had it checked out by my primary care, he told me to try vitamin E,... worked great. good luck

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Dene — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 07:15:19 GMT

I had celar leakage from my breast. I also had a large bump that I only use to see when I was nursing my kids and my breast would get too full. My kids are now 3 and I stopped nursing when they were 1. To this day my breast still tend to swell and the viens in them are very blue and visible. They still leak clear stuff and at times during four play my husband swears that something comes out of them.

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stacie — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 10:40:25 GMT

i have clear discharge also it has no certain time. it comes ou if i squeeze my nipple. its not a lot but it is enough for me to see. it looks like a tiny rain drop that wont drop off.
my doc. was very worried at first but then i took all these test and i am fine,

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Duane Abel — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 18:13:15 GMT

my wife when she squeezes her nipples milk comes out and she hasn't breastfed for about 2.5 yrs. and she has no lumps and her breast are sore what could it be HElP

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Erica — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:06:28 GMT

My nipples when squezed leak clear fluids, i just came of my period is this normal, it has never happened befor. my email address is fraserfire2000@yahoo.com Thank You

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M. — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 05:24:11 GMT

I'm 17yrs now and i realised that when i squeeze my nipples white see through like discharge comes out...my breast heart and swell up every now and then and when they do it really hurts...i don't know if this is normal for a female of my age,i've been searching on the net for a reason but there is no solution,if anyone could help me out i'd really appriciate it, i have no lumps and got no lumps and been to the doctor 3 times t run and have been told that there is no problem with me,but to me it just doesn't feel right. my e-mail is soodyz@hotmail.com

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Dee Mann — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:41:23 GMT

My nipples secreet a milky liquid when I squeeze them, this is a recent occurance, I do not feel pain and generally my health is good. I am 36 years of age, smoke and do not take any contraceptive I am 13 days into my cycle which is always. Could you please advise. Thank you. Dee

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