Milk from my nipples

Even though I am not pregnant, I recently noticed some milk coming out from my nipples. Kindly advise me. I am 35-years of age.

Rabiat (by SMS)

When milk starts leaking from the breast when a woman is neither breastfeeding nor pregnant, the medical condition is known as galactorrhea, which is more common than most people think and is generally a sign that something hormonal is happening inside their body.

The first suspect for galactorrhea is prolactin which is the hormone responsible for stimulating milk production in the body. The level of this hormone increases during pregnancy, but other factors can elevate its levels. One of the most common causes behind increased levels of this hormone is a small benign pituitary tumor known as prolactinoma. In addition to this, taking certain types of medications also cause this symptom.

They include antidepressants, antipsychotics, anti-hypertensive drugs and stomach disorders. Hypothyroidism and stress can also cause galactorrhea.

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In some cases, the cause may remain unknown and is called idiopathic galactorrhea. In other words, treatment options depend on the cause. In case there’s a problem with certain medications, changing or discontinuing them would do the trick. In conclusion, don’t be afraid of talking about it with your doctor – this can help you overcome the problem easily and quickly.

There is an online summit which can provide you with actual stories of people suffering from some illnesses or having health concerns due to the same kind of problems, their causes, diagnosis, successful treatment options. Perhaps, it will be helpful for you later on.