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hey, I had an abortion 01/15/16 my boyfriend and I had sex 01/31/16 I went for a check up 02/03/16 my doctor said I am longer pregnant, we had sex again 02/04/16 now my nipples are leaking so I wondering if I am still pregnant or not. we used condoms. please help me.
Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I have read your description and understand your concern. Leaking of nipples can take place following abortion, as during pregnancy, there would an activation and increased production of a hormone called 'prolactin'. This hormone would stimulate breast enlargement and milk production. It takes sometime for the hormone to reach to basal levels following termination of pregnancy. In case it continues for a longer duration, you need to get your prolactin levels checked in blood. If it indicates that the levels are increased, medications namely dopamine agonists such as cabergoline or bromocriptine should be taken to overcome the same. Kindly consult Gynecologist for proper dosage and duration of the drug that needs to be taken. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.
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What Causes Seepage In Breasts Post Abortion?
Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I have read your description and understand your concern. Leaking of nipples can take place following abortion, as during pregnancy, there would an activation and increased production of a hormone called prolactin . This hormone would stimulate breast enlargement and milk production. It takes sometime for the hormone to reach to basal levels following termination of pregnancy. In case it continues for a longer duration, you need to get your prolactin levels checked in blood. If it indicates that the levels are increased, medications namely dopamine agonists such as cabergoline or bromocriptine should be taken to overcome the same. Kindly consult Gynecologist for proper dosage and duration of the drug that needs to be taken. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.