His and Her Health

This may be too sensitive for this message board, but I don't know where else to turn! I'm 20 years old, and newly sexually active. I use birth control, and condoms. However, a couple days ago, I started having a milky discharge from my breasts! I don't know what this is or what it means, if anythng! maybe it's nothing but I'd appreciate some help!!! It's got me a little concerned about possible pregnancy even though the chances of that are extremely slim given my protection. please help!!

I'm not a doctor but that has happened to me too on occasion when I wasn't pregnant (although you should certainly at least do an at-home pregnancy test to make sure). My discharge was more on the clear side than the milky side, like the pre-milk pregnant women get. Usually it was when I was working with or otherwise in constant close proximity to a pregnant woman or nursing woman, having lots of intense nipple play during sex, and holding a hungry baby (that sentence didn't quite come out right, but you know what I mean). Funny how the body works. For me it only happened on occasion.<P>You should probably ask your gynecologist about it, the cause of yours might be different than mine, and probably want to get your hormone levels checked. On the other hand, if it's the same as mine it's probably a good thing, because if you ever do get pregnant you probably will have a plentiful supply of breast milk when the time comes.

Most milky discharge is caused by lactation or increased mechanical stimulation of the nipple due to fondling or irritation from clothing during exercise or activity. Drugs or hormones that stimulate prolactin secretion can cause spontaneous production of milk. Prolactin is the hormone produced by the pituitary gland that starts the growth of the mammary glands and triggers production of milk. Certain drugs such as birth control pills may cause excessive prolactin levels. Simply call your doctor's office and ask about it, or call a local Planned Parenthood and ask them.

Most milky discharge is caused by lactation or increased mechanical stimulation of the nipple due to fondling or irritation from clothing during exercise or activity. Drugs or hormones that stimulate prolactin secretion can cause spontaneous production of milk. Prolactin is the hormone produced by the pituitary gland that starts the growth of the mammary glands and triggers production of milk. Certain drugs such as birth control pills may cause excessive prolactin levels. Simply call your doctor's office and ask about it, or call a local Planned Parenthood and ask them.

This has been happening to me for quiet a long time. It happens when I squeeze my breasts just the right way. It is a small amount of milky fluid. Doctors have told me that is not a problem and could be due to the medications I am on.

I was wondering if in some cases it is due to high prolactin levels?

Thanks everyone, cleared up the concern for me!!!