I have clear white liquid coming out of my niples? what does it does it mean?

Question

sorry if it is to grafic didnt know how to write it. could i be pregnant?

Answer 1

Have a pregnancy test and talk to your physician. It could be harmless, but I think that it can mean cancer too depending on your age and history. So don't delay..

Also guys, I've had 4 kids and it doesn't always take very long for your nipples to leak. I knew I was pregnant before they could get a clear test because I had a lot of tenderness and leaking.

Answer 2

have you had a baby before?  Once you've lactated then you can start again at any time; whether you are pregnant or not.  When I had my daughter, I didn't stop lactating until she was three- almost two years after I stopped breastfeeding.  Your best bet is to go get a pregnancy test.  

Answer 3

Unless you are in very late in your pregnancy or have just had a baby recently, see a doctor and get this investigated.

Any changes in your b*****s should always be looked at by a doctor.

Answer 4

It's called Colostrum. It happens later in pregnancy.  

Answer 5

It could be several things. You might want to get it checked out.

Answer 6

i ad dis problem yrs ago i thought since i wanted a baby so bad dat my body was putting me thru it lol but anyway went to da docs to get it checked she took a sample all it was was a infected duct in my breast it goes away if u dont keep trying to get it out leave it alone itl go

Answer 7

sorry, this doesn't happen until about the last month into pregnacy.  if you were pregnant you would have noticed your tummy instead of your toes.

Not pregnant

ANnie G

Answer 8

if you are not atleast 20 wks pregnant and have fluid leaking from your nipples you need to see a doc asap as this may be a sign of breast cancer among other things

Answer 9

If you are not pregnant, then nipple discharge is very abnormal. Talk to your doctor and have your Prolactin Level checked. Don't squeeze it, or constantly check if it's still there, as this could make it worse. Your doctor will check your hormone level, and check the nipple discharge for blood to r/o cancer. I would definetely see your doctor... Good luck to you. I found this here for you...

http://www.imaginis.com/breasthealth/nip...



Nipple discharge is the third most common breast complaint for which women seek medical attention, after lumps and breast pain. A woman's b*****s secret some fluid throughout most of the adult life. The difference between lactating (milk producing) and non-lactating b*****s is mainly in the degree or amount of secretion and to a smaller degree the chemical composition of the fluid. In non-lactating women, small plugs of tissue block the nipple ducts and keep the nipple from discharging fluid. Nipple discharge are often yellow, green, brown, bloody, or milky in appearance.

Importantly, most nipple discharges, while often bothersome, are not cancerous. However, any woman with a suspicious or worrisome nipple discharge (see below) should consult her physician.

Nipple Discharge is of Concern if it is:

   1. bloody or watery (serous) with a red, pink, or brown color

   2. sticky and clear in color or brown to black in color (opalescent)

   3. appears spontaneously without squeezing the nipple

   4. persistent

   5. on one side only (unilateral)

   6. a fluid other than breast milk

Causes of Nipple Discharge

Milky discharge (cloudy, whitish or almost clear in color, thin, non-sticky) is the most common type of discharge. Most milky discharge is caused by lactation or increased mechanical stimulation of the nipple due to fondling, suckling or irritation from clothing during exercise or activity. Drugs or hormones that stimulate prolactin secretion can cause spontaneous, persistent production of milk (galactorrhea). Prolactin is the hormone produced by the pituitary gland that starts the growth of the mammary glands and triggers production of milk. Some pituitary tumors cause excess prolactin secretion that can lead to milky nipple discharge, usually from both b*****s (bilateral).  Opalescent discharge that is yellow or green in color is normal.

Most bloody or watery (serous) nipple discharge (approximately 90%) is due to a benign condition such as papilloma or infection. A papilloma is a non-cancerous, wart-like tumor with a branching or stalk that has grown inside the breast duct. Papillomas frequently involve the large milk ducts near the nipple. Multiple papillomas may also be found in the small breast ducts further from the nipple.

Of the benign conditions that cause suspicious nipple discharge, approximately half is due to papilloma and the other half is a mixture of benign conditions such as fibrocystic conditions (i.e., lumpy) or duct ectasia (widening and hardening of the duct due to age or damage). For example, women with fibrocystic b*****s may experience clear, yellow or light green discharge. Most opalescent discharge is due to duct ectasia or cyst.

Suspicious nipple discharge is due to cancer in about 10% of cases. That means, the vast majority nipple discharges are noncancerous. Discharge caused by a malignant condition is commonly on one side only. However, papillomas usually causes discharge from a single breast duct, so certainly not all unilateral discharges are associated with cancer. Nipple discharge can also be associated with a rare form of cancer called Paget's disease of the nipple.