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A Small Drop Of Milk Coming Out From Pressing My Breast,what Does It Mean ?

I am unmarried girl of age 21yrs.when i pressed my breast a small drop of milk coming out.i am so worried about it can plz help me what does it mean
Thu, 21 Apr 2011
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hii mam,
I am Dr Soumen Patra and answering your problem.

Your presenting condition is "Galactorrhea" (secretion of milk from the breasts when a woman is not nursing). Any time EXCESSIVE milk production in unmarried woman should have to consult with Gynaecologist.

You need to go for tests like blood prolactin level,thyroid function test,FSH/LH study, CT scan of brain,Mamograph etc.....all things to do if the amount of milk produced is significant.

Galactorrhoea is a symptom of an underlying health problem that causes elevated prolactin levels. It is possible for pituitary, uterine, and ovarian tumors to cause inappropriate milk production. These conditions may be serious and should be carefully evaluated. Other conditions include hyperthyroidism, chronic renal failure, psychosis and anxiety, certain medications, fibrocystic breast, herpes zoster, or severe stress.

Sometimes drugs can be used to suppress milk production, but that's only a temporary fix. Total treatment involves treating the underlying cause.

Some women just seem to leak more than others. It probably due to cyclical changes related to your menstrual cycle, and doesn't mean that anything is wrong at all. So don't worry.

According to me, drop of milk after pressing breast sound to be normal. If milk comes out more,then need to consult with your physician.

All the best. For further suggestion,mail me....my ID: soumenmmch@gmail.com
All the best
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General & Family Physician Dr. Gautam Das's  Response
Hi. Sometimes due to hormonal imbalance these kind of episodes might occur. How are your periods? please consult a gynecologists to investigate you properly.
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A Small Drop Of Milk Coming Out From Pressing My Breast,what Does It Mean ?

hii mam, I am Dr Soumen Patra and answering your problem. Your presenting condition is Galactorrhea (secretion of milk from the breasts when a woman is not nursing). Any time EXCESSIVE milk production in unmarried woman should have to consult with Gynaecologist. You need to go for tests like blood prolactin level,thyroid function test,FSH/LH study, CT scan of brain,Mamograph etc.....all things to do if the amount of milk produced is significant. Galactorrhoea is a symptom of an underlying health problem that causes elevated prolactin levels. It is possible for pituitary, uterine, and ovarian tumors to cause inappropriate milk production. These conditions may be serious and should be carefully evaluated. Other conditions include hyperthyroidism, chronic renal failure, psychosis and anxiety, certain medications, fibrocystic breast, herpes zoster, or severe stress. Sometimes drugs can be used to suppress milk production, but that s only a temporary fix. Total treatment involves treating the underlying cause. Some women just seem to leak more than others. It probably due to cyclical changes related to your menstrual cycle, and doesn t mean that anything is wrong at all. So don t worry. According to me, drop of milk after pressing breast sound to be normal. If milk comes out more,then need to consult with your physician. All the best. For further suggestion,mail me....my ID: soumenmmch@gmail.com All the best