Sore breasts with leaking fluid : colostrum or infection ? Posted: 08-30-07 07:06am
okay im 17, and i have a 16 month old
daughter.
i never breatfed..
but for the past few days my breasts have
been sore, and when i massaged them b.c
they hurt it seemed comlostrum.. the stuff
that develop in ur breats after u become
pregnant, came out.
adults have told me its normal.
i havnt missed my period yet that i know
of..
is this normal 16 months after u hava
child or is the only answer pregnancy?
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Sexual Health - Women Answer A3290 Posted: 09-28-07 09:34am
Sore breasts experiencing leakage from the
nipples 16 months after delivery could be
due to an infection or hormonal imbalance
(excessive prolactin, for example) but it
is very important that the breasts are
examined (inspection and palpation) by
your GP or your gynecologist. Further
diagnostic procedures (mammography,
ultrasound, hormonal analyses) can be done
if necessary. You can’t be pregnant if
you haven’t missed your period yet but
you may take a pregnancy test to be sure.
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