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Hypothyroidism. On Medication. Itching, Sticky Discharge From Nipples. Suggestions?

I am 35 yrs. old. I have hypothyroidism since I was 17.i have been on thyroid medication ever since I was diagnosed. however, the amount does get tweaked every now and then. lately(aprox. 2 weeks) my left nipple has been almost painfully itchy. there has been no change it appearance other that the fact that I noticed earlier today, if I squeeze either nipple they have an opaque type of sticky discharge . ??????
Fri, 26 Jul 2013
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dera ma'm, TSH and prolactin are two hormones which match structurally and at times high TSH may work as prolactin . the work of prolactin is to secrete milk from the breast tissue. so it is probable that your TSH is still high. second possibility is that prolactin may be high . pls check your serum prolactin. if it is high you must get your MRI pituitary done. if prolactin is not raised and TSH is also normal, you must see your doctor with mammography and detailed analysis of the nipple discharge. regards , all the best.
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Hypothyroidism. On Medication. Itching, Sticky Discharge From Nipples. Suggestions?

dera ma m, TSH and prolactin are two hormones which match structurally and at times high TSH may work as prolactin . the work of prolactin is to secrete milk from the breast tissue. so it is probable that your TSH is still high. second possibility is that prolactin may be high . pls check your serum prolactin. if it is high you must get your MRI pituitary done. if prolactin is not raised and TSH is also normal, you must see your doctor with mammography and detailed analysis of the nipple discharge. regards , all the best.