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What Causes A Discharge Of Milk Whenever The Nipple Is Pressed?

Please type your query here. Since this query is directed to our panel of specialists and super-specialists, please mention your problem in as much detail as possible. Do not forget to highlight your Age, Gender, Medical History and Treatment History of the problem you are facing. I am 18 yers old/female..when I pres my nipple a drop of milk comes out..is this an serious issue??
Mon, 29 Aug 2016
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Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

If you are sexually active, then you should undergo home pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy.

In medical term, it is called Galactorrhea, where milky nipple discharge is secreted from breast though woman is not pregnant or breastfeeding.

Galactorrhea is NOT a disease but has many possible causes. These include: 1) Pituitary gland tumor 2) Certain medications like hormones & psychotropic drugs 3) Hypothyroidism 4) High prolactin level (also cause irregular delayed period) etc.

You need to undergo several basic investigations after proper clinical examination. These are serum prolactin level, complete hormone profile, Mammogram or ultrasound of one or both breasts, brain scan (CT/ MRI).

Kindly, consult with your gynecologist for examination and guidance of above mentioned tests for next line of management.

Avoid much handling of breast. Be well and take care. Good luck.
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What Causes A Discharge Of Milk Whenever The Nipple Is Pressed?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us. If you are sexually active, then you should undergo home pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy. In medical term, it is called Galactorrhea, where milky nipple discharge is secreted from breast though woman is not pregnant or breastfeeding. Galactorrhea is NOT a disease but has many possible causes. These include: 1) Pituitary gland tumor 2) Certain medications like hormones & psychotropic drugs 3) Hypothyroidism 4) High prolactin level (also cause irregular delayed period) etc. You need to undergo several basic investigations after proper clinical examination. These are serum prolactin level, complete hormone profile, Mammogram or ultrasound of one or both breasts, brain scan (CT/ MRI). Kindly, consult with your gynecologist for examination and guidance of above mentioned tests for next line of management. Avoid much handling of breast. Be well and take care. Good luck.