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Is It Possible To Be Lactating From One Breast When Not Pregnant?

Hi, I'm 18 and not pregnant but tonight i've just discovered I'm lactating from one breat. I've just finished a menstrual cycle which was my first since August last year due to the contraception i'm on (depo jab) I'm just really concerned. Please Help!!!
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

Milk discharge from nipple despite not being pregnant can be due to high prolactin levels. I suggest you to consult your gynecologist or clinical assessment, investigations and thus management.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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Is It Possible To Be Lactating From One Breast When Not Pregnant?

Hello, Milk discharge from nipple despite not being pregnant can be due to high prolactin levels. I suggest you to consult your gynecologist or clinical assessment, investigations and thus management. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist