Do you have nipple discharge, but you aren’t pregnant or breastfeeding? Nipple discharge can be completely harmless, but it can also be a sign of a serious illness. The first thing to look out for is the color of the discharge. If you are experiencing it, you should seek advice from your doctor. It’s a good idea to pay them a visit every year, even without any unpleasant symptoms.
Dr. Halina
What does the color tell you?
Milky white This is the most common. Galactorrhea is a condition where a woman has milk or milk discharge from the nipples, even if she is no longer breastfeeding. This is the result of an overproduction of the pituitary hormone prolactin. Milk discharge can also be associated with a recent cessation of breastfeeding or hormonal changes before menopause. Hormone therapy (birth control pills) and sedatives can also similarly affect the breasts. Copious milk discharge from both nipples can be caused by a benign tumor of the pituitary gland (prolactinoma). Blood red One of the causes ===is a benign tumor (papilloma) that can irritate the tissues inside the milk duct. In rare cases, red spotting is associated with breast cancer, especially in older w...
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