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What Does Black Discharge From The Breasts Indicate?

I am 49 years old. I have breast fed three children . after 18 years I continue to have this thick dark green discharge from both breast. I have had cultures done. they say its nothing to worry about. now this discharge is almost black and thick and sticky, I need answers
Mon, 3 Oct 2016
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Hello and thanks you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein and I will try to help you as much as I can with my answer.

This may be seen and a part or menopause process since there is involuton if breast and hormonal changes. This lead to discharge which usually subside within few weeks.There is no need to worry. in severe cases it can be treated with hormonal replacement therapy.

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What Does Black Discharge From The Breasts Indicate?

Hello and thanks you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein and I will try to help you as much as I can with my answer. This may be seen and a part or menopause process since there is involuton if breast and hormonal changes. This lead to discharge which usually subside within few weeks.There is no need to worry. in severe cases it can be treated with hormonal replacement therapy. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.