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Milk leaking from the breasts: prolactin levels and hormonal Posted: 05-06-07 08:15am


my breasts are leaking i have cramps, and i was fixed 3 years ago. i missed my period for march and i had a light period in april. Now in may, my breasts are leaking. whats up with that? by the way i'm 44.

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Birth Control Answer A2726 Posted: 05-14-07 06:35am


Leaking milk from the breasts is considered normal only during breast-feeding. You can request an examination for the hormone prolactin in the blood. If prolactin levels are high, then the pituitary gland should be scanned. You have to visit your gynecologist immediately. DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov, General Practitioner. Dr. Gjuzelov practices medicine for the general public and is affiliated with the Republic of Macedonia Public Health Institution. For more information about Dr. Gjuzelov or other eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our Birth Control Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information. The material presented in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified licensed medical professional. eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor advises all users with health problems and concerns to consult their personal doctors. Furthermore, if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, you must consult your qualified licenseced medical professional before starting any treatment. The materials in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor cannot and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment. To the fullest extent possible, eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor expressly excludes all liability in respect of the information and opinions contained in the Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor, this Web site, or any sites linked to this Web site.

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