I have discharge coming from my nipples. its clear and i went to the doctor. she took my blood and testing for thyroid and for prolactin levels. she said if prolactin levels are too high then i could have a tumor in my brain. she didnt give me a pregnancy test. and im scared to get one. she dont think im pregnant cause it doesnt usually happen til the end of pregnancy. but my friend said she had it earlier on in pregnancy. what do you think and have you had any experiences with either condition? please help.
2006-11-24 15:40:14 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Nipple discharge can be from hormone levels changing, not only when you are pg. I have had nipple discharge since I stopped b/c a couple of years ago. I never really leaked milk until my son was born.
Why your doc didn't do a pg test, I do not understand, but that is always the first thing considered when the patient is a woman of childbearing age. Go get a home test now. It is important to know if you are pg. before you begin any heavy testing and or treatments. Some of these could harm the baby and may not be needed.
Good Luck. Remember you can always get second medical opinion. Just go to another doctor and tell him/her what is going on.
2006-11-24 15:54:12 · answer #1 · answered by new mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would switch doctors! She shouldn't tell you it could be a brain tumor until AFTER your tests for prolactin and thyroid come back. And even then, she should really stress the MAYBE!
There are a lot of reasons you could have a discharge coming from your nipples. Getting a pregnancy test done is probably a good idea, if you think there's a possibility you are pregnant. It's cheap, and it would ease your mind.
Try to relax, and look into different doctors -- this one sounds like she enjoys giving scary possible diagnosises!
2006-11-24 15:52:35 · answer #2 · answered by Madame M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When yo have discharge coming from your nipples that means your hormones are mixe up. Some women their body produce milk even they don't have babies.
so, all you have to do is watch what you eating and think about taking pregnancy test if you're sexualy active and not taking any pills.
I wich you good luck.
2006-11-24 15:46:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok, first, do not panic, calm down, I found a website that may be of help to you, I will not type up all the info since there is so much, just check it out. And just remember, it's probably not as bad as you think it is. Good luck hun! ^_^
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nipple-discharge/WO00093
2006-11-24 15:44:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok..if I come off rude..plz forgive me...I am just gonna be straight up...maturity wise...you dont need to be scared to get a pregnancy test...if you wanna know whats wrong with you health wise..you need to rule out everything...because if it does happen to be something as serious as a tumor...then you need to know about it ASAP...so you can get it taken care of (you can take care of some stuff like that if you catch it in time)...yes it is very possible to have that early in pregnancy..everyone's bodies are different...I am 6 months pregnant and have had no signs of milk...my boyfriends cousin is two weeks ahead of me in her pregnancy and has been leaking from her breasts since about the third month...everyone is different...but dont be stupid...you need to get on the ball and figure out whats the deal with your body....jump on it girl....I agree with you on the sometimes ignorance can be bliss...but not when it comes to something that serious...plus if you are pregnant for the babies sake..you need to get checked out anyway...good luck..keep your head up...AND GO GET A PREGO TEST.
2006-11-24 15:50:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually your nipples don't leak until the end of your second trimester/ beginning of your third trimester at the earliest. So, I don't think it's pregnancy related. Good luck and I hope you find out what it's from!
2006-11-24 15:43:36 · answer #6 · answered by Huliganjetta 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to take a pregnancy test and then go back to your doctor.
2006-11-24 15:48:14 · answer #7 · answered by Rat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My nipples always had something coming out of them the whole time I was on birth control. It had to be squeezed out to see it and it was slightly whitish. My Dr. said to quit squeezing cause it would only make more.
2006-11-24 17:51:45 · answer #8 · answered by ell jay 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had a lil at 10 wks to my pregnancy but i dont know if its a tumor they never told me anything like that i feel fine and im 24 wks pregnant
2006-11-24 15:43:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what are u scared of ... it being + or - if it was me i would be getting my coat and shoes and running to the store and getting a pg test right away.. if it comes out - then on monday u need to go back to the doc and get tested to find out whats wrong with you..... if they say u have something wrong with your brain u need to go get it checked out before something bad happens
2006-11-24 15:45:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋