HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Are Having Nipple Discharge And Weight Loss Early Signs Of Pregnancy?

Hi, my period is 3 months late already. Is there a possibility that I might be pregnant? We have an unprotected sexual intercourse with my bf 3 days after my period last September 4. I don't experience spotting. Last few months we have a vigorous training and I suffer from weight loss. But now, I was wondering why I have clear nipple discharge from both of nipples.
Wed, 11 Jan 2017
Report Abuse
OBGYN 's  Response
Hello,

I hope I can help you today. First of all, any woman having unprotected intercourse is at risk for pregnancy. On addition, missing your period is the most common sign of pregnancy. Weight loss due to exercise can also cause you to miss your period, so there is no way to know if you are pregnant based solely on symptoms.

However, nipple discharge can be caused by other hormone abnormalities that can also cause irregular periods. An excess of the hormone Prolactin, which stimulates milk production, can be produced as a side effect of medications or even from a type of benign pituitary tumor. Depending on your age, abnormalities of the breast ducts or even rarely, breast cancer, can cause nipple discharge. So if you have not yet done so, you should perform an over the counter pregnancy test and if the results are negative, I recommend you see your local physician for an evaluation of your hormone levels.

I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that my advice was helpful. Let me know if you have further queries.

Best wishes,
Dr. Brown
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Are Having Nipple Discharge And Weight Loss Early Signs Of Pregnancy?

Hello, I hope I can help you today. First of all, any woman having unprotected intercourse is at risk for pregnancy. On addition, missing your period is the most common sign of pregnancy. Weight loss due to exercise can also cause you to miss your period, so there is no way to know if you are pregnant based solely on symptoms. However, nipple discharge can be caused by other hormone abnormalities that can also cause irregular periods. An excess of the hormone Prolactin, which stimulates milk production, can be produced as a side effect of medications or even from a type of benign pituitary tumor. Depending on your age, abnormalities of the breast ducts or even rarely, breast cancer, can cause nipple discharge. So if you have not yet done so, you should perform an over the counter pregnancy test and if the results are negative, I recommend you see your local physician for an evaluation of your hormone levels. I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that my advice was helpful. Let me know if you have further queries. Best wishes, Dr. Brown