Can I Lactate Even Without Being Pregnant?

Posted on Thu, 11 Jun 2015

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Thu, 11 Jun 2015 Answered on

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Question : Hi, can i lactate even without being pregnant?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you can lactate.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting us about your health care.
I can understand your concerns.
Yes, you can lactate without pregnancy but you should consult a Gynecologist and get yourself examined and get your prolactin level and thyroid profile.
Please revert back to us with your reports.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar