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What Causes Red Liquid Nipple Drainage While On Letrozole?

I had a operation for Breast cancer in October the cancer was removed and I am now on Letrozole 2.5mg on earth day . Shortly after I started to have a brown discharge from my niple Which was checked but it has now turned red . Should I have it checked again
Mon, 25 Apr 2016
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Hi.

Letrazole does cause a hormonal fluctuation which can cause some amount of nipple discharge, but it is not common for there to be blood from the nipple. I strongly recommend a repeat visit to your doctor to get it checked out.

Best wishes.
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What Causes Red Liquid Nipple Drainage While On Letrozole?

Hi. Letrazole does cause a hormonal fluctuation which can cause some amount of nipple discharge, but it is not common for there to be blood from the nipple. I strongly recommend a repeat visit to your doctor to get it checked out. Best wishes.