I Am On My Period And Have A Small Amount

Posted on Sun, 5 May 2019

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Question : I am on my period and have a small amount of clear fluid coming out of the area where my XXXXXXX glands are on my left breast. It only comes out when I squeeze it. I am on no medication, not breastfeeding (haven’t been for 5 years) and not pregnant. Talked to a doctor who says that’s normal. Is that true?

Follow up: Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (9 minutes later)

I have noticed it for the last couple days when I squeeze that area

Answered by Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need to test hormones

Detailed Answer:
Hi

You can get your blood tested for prolactin hormone.When this hormone is elevated there can be discharge from nipple.
Do you have head ache?
Feel free to ask your doubt with more details
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (20 minutes later)

No headache and I only see it when I squeeze the area hard. It looks like a light glistening, that’s how small the amount is.

Follow up: Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (16 minutes later)

What can cause this hormone to be elevated?

Answered by Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
prolactin estimation

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings
There are many reasons.Mild elevations are usually seen and it can be easily treated with medicines.At times it can be normal too.However get the prolactin test and if normal get a direct check up with a surgeon.
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