If one or both breasts keep leaking milky discharge, and you're not pregnant or breastfeeding, make an appointment to see your healthcare professional If breast stimulation, such as handling the nipple during sex, causes nipple discharge from more than one duct, there's little cause for worry. Although a nipple discharge can be serious, in most cases, it's either normal or caused by a minor condition A nipple discharge in men or those assigned male at birth is more of a concern Sometimes, your body’s hormones fluctuate—especially prolactin (the hormone that stimulates milk production) High prolactin levels can cause milky discharge, even if you’re not pregnant
It can be triggered by stress, certain medications, or a benign growth in the brain called a pituitary adenoma. You might find it quite shocking that your breast can ooze out milk, even when you aren’t pregnant Doctors call this condition galactorrhea In this article, learn about the possible causes of lactating when not pregnant. Learn about the multiple causes of galactorrhea, a milky discharge from the breast that isn't related to pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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