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What Causes Light Spotting And Sore Breast Leaking Milk?

I m currently in my period but I m just spotting and my breast are really sore and leaking a little breast milk . My son is four so I m a little worried . Is this normal to be lactating milk when I m on my period or is there a chance I might be pregnate
Thu, 28 May 2020
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Hi,

The possible causes of your galactorrhea are:
-If you are not using any contraceptives and if you had unprotected intercourse around the time of ovulation, the possibility of pregnancy cannot be excluded.
In that case, please go for a urine pregnancy test once.

-Breast tenderness can be seen in premenstrual period, which will usually subside after onset of periods.
Now, as you are having tenderness and galactorrhea, elevated serum prolactin levels or injury and /or friction to the nipples has to be ruled out.

So, please consult your Gynecologist once, get examined and go for serum prolactin level estimation. If she suggests you may need to go for sonomammaogram also. With this workup the possible cause of your problem can be identified and treatment can be planned accordingly.

Meanwhile cold compresses to the breast can relieve the pain to some extent.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sree Gouri S. R., OBGYN
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What Causes Light Spotting And Sore Breast Leaking Milk?

Hi, The possible causes of your galactorrhea are: -If you are not using any contraceptives and if you had unprotected intercourse around the time of ovulation, the possibility of pregnancy cannot be excluded. In that case, please go for a urine pregnancy test once. -Breast tenderness can be seen in premenstrual period, which will usually subside after onset of periods. Now, as you are having tenderness and galactorrhea, elevated serum prolactin levels or injury and /or friction to the nipples has to be ruled out. So, please consult your Gynecologist once, get examined and go for serum prolactin level estimation. If she suggests you may need to go for sonomammaogram also. With this workup the possible cause of your problem can be identified and treatment can be planned accordingly. Meanwhile cold compresses to the breast can relieve the pain to some extent. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sree Gouri S. R., OBGYN