when you get pains in your breasts, do you think of cancer staright away? why do i think liek that? i dont want to but it just happens. i hate it! i know there so many possibilities like before periods, after periods or breast growth taking place but i can rule out the third coz im 22 and my breast dont grow no more or do they? why do i get white discahrrge from my nipples? is it normal at this age. i am on the pill. thanx
2006-07-27 22:46:43 · 8 answers · asked by allgiggles1984 6 in Health ➔ Women's Health
It sounds as though you are worrying quite a lot about this, and with the recent publicity of famous personalities having breast cancer this is something that a lot of women are thinking about right now.
In my job, I have to give breast care advice to women at times, and I hope you don't mind me offering some of that advice to you.
Firstly, a little reassurance. Women who are aware of their body and take time to think about these matters are more likely to seek out treatment early enough to have a successful outcome.
You definitely fall into this category. However, you don't want this to be a constant worry.
Check your breasts once a month at the same time. Avoid the times of the month when your breasts are undergoing hormonal changes, like just before a period. Imagine your breast in 4 quarters/segments, and use the flat side of your palm and fingers (not the fingertips) to feel for any unusual/new lumps or bumps. In the shower with soapy hands is often a good time to do this.
Around the central nipple is the areola, and circling this are several little bumps known as Montgomery's Tubercles. It is normal for these to secrete a little oily, milky fluid. This is the nipples natural moisturising system. Sometimes a Mongomery's tubercle will appear withing the areola itself (occassionally quite close to the actual nipple).
Pain in your breasts can also occur at different times during your menstrual cycle.
As you seem quite worried about this and it is unclear whether this discharge is normal, perhaps it would be a good idea to see your doctor or nurse practitioner at your local G.P. surgery.
Once you have been reassured you can worry less about this, and you can ask to be shown in person how to check your breasts properly.
I really hope this helps. Best wishes.
2006-07-28 02:14:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i know your on the pill, but if you havnt been taking it as you should there is still a possibility you could be pregnant ,if you have had sex. Do a test anyway to rule it out. i had discharge from my breasts when i was pregnant, as i'm sure a lot of women do.
2006-07-27 22:52:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be you preg or anything but its not normal if your not see Dr Hun try not to worry about cancer if you want to be preg so much or don't want to sometimes your body can play tricks and make you think you are or you have a lot of hormones running through you which could be thyroid trouble don't worry get checked out good luck
2006-07-28 05:59:01 · answer #3 · answered by munchie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
white discharge is normal because of your hormones, i get it too, i once thought it was milk and i was pregnant (i wasn't), i am 22 as well and i always panic when i get breast pain too, i am always checking for lumps.
2006-07-27 22:50:36 · answer #4 · answered by Kelly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I ma not a doctor but htis is NOT normal go to the doctor so he can refer to to a specialist
2006-07-27 22:52:24 · answer #5 · answered by red lyn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it has nothing to do with cancer.It may be due to hormonal imbalance.You may have higher prolactin levels
2006-07-27 22:56:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes suckling induce little lactation; is someone doing that to you?
2006-07-27 22:50:31 · answer #7 · answered by arvind_vyas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check it now, no its not normal to get a white discharge if you are not preagnant or not breastfeeidng.
2006-07-27 22:49:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋