Inverted Nipples
Q: I am a woman in my 30's and have had inverted nipples all my life. I wonder what causes this condition, and am I in any danger of special health risks? Can this condition be corrected?
A: Inverted nipples are one of those unexplained variations in body parts, like belly buttons that are in or out, that has no health significance. Life-long inverted nipples do not carry any risk for breast cancer or other disease. They may potentially pose a slight problem for the woman who wishes to breast-feed her baby, but there are devices and exercises to overcome this difficulty.
2007-01-05 18:01:22
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answer #1
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answered by Faith 5
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Inverted nipples are perfectly normal. Nipples and breasts come in all shapes and sizes. You could have an operation to change them, but I'd think the scars would be worse. I think a lot of guys would find that attractive ;-)
2007-01-06 02:00:13
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answer #2
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answered by Geoff S 6
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believe it or not, many men and women have the same issue. I have one inverted nipple, one normal. I have breast fed all of my children without issue despite having an inverted nipple. The worse problem I have ever experiences was trying to keep milk from clogging.
2007-01-06 02:00:02
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answer #3
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answered by bluebettalady 4
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It is called "inverted nipples" For some people it is normal. Don't worry about it.
2007-01-06 01:59:42
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answered by †♥mslamom♥† 3
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This is called inverted nipples and is not uncommon. So long as they pop out when they are hard you are fine.
2007-01-06 01:59:53
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answered by Anonymous
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Yes, it is normal, this is referred to as "inverted nipples."
2007-01-06 02:00:27
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answered by Incognito 6
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Nipples are kind of like belly-buttons. You can have innies and you can have outies. Its completely normal.
2007-01-06 02:00:18
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answer #7
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answered by Stevie K. 2
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That's called inverted darlin' not ingrown (that would be a toenail)
Normal, yes.
Common, no.
2007-01-06 02:00:42
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answered by Anonymous
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I have seen many nipples in my time and some are innies and some are outies.
2007-01-06 02:00:04
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answered by Anonymous
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They are not considered to be "ingrown", but more of its in a relaxed state, It happens. I wouldn't worry about it, just drink cold beverages.
2007-01-06 02:00:35
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answer #10
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answered by Bebe D 2
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