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I'm 24 years old..just had my period on the 9th..but my breasts are swollen, sensitive and when I squeeze them clear discharge comes out of both nipples..what could it be?
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Nipple Discharge
Nipple discharge, fluid coming from the nipple(s), is the third most common breast complaint for which women seek medical attention, after lumps and breast pain. The majority of nipple discharges are associated with non-cancerous changes in the breast such as hormonal imbalances or papillomas (see section below on intraductal papilloma for more information). However, because a small percentage of nipple discharges can indicate breast/nipple cancer, any persistent discharge from the nipple(s) should be evaluated by a physician.
Up to 20% of women may experience spontaneous milky, opalescent, or clear fluid nipple discharge. During breast self-exam, fluid may normally be expressed from the breasts of 50% to 60% of Caucasian (White) and African-American women and 40% of Asian-American women. Usually, a discharge that is clear, milky, yellow, or green, and is noted from both nipples, is not associated with breast cancer. Bloody or watery nipple discharge, especially if limited to one side and/or a single breast duct, is considered abnormal; however, only around 10% of abnormal discharges are found to be cancerous.
Nipple discharge may be a concern if it is:
* Bloody or watery (serous) with a red, pink, or brown color
* Sticky and clear in color or brown to black in color (opalescent)
* Appears spontaneously without squeezing the nipple
* Persistent
* On one side only (unilateral)
* A fluid other than breast milk
Women should report persistent nipple discharge to their doctors for analysis. To examine nipple discharge, a small amount of the fluid is placed on glass slides under a microscope to determine if cancer cells are present.
Nipple Discharge
Nipple discharge, fluid coming from the nipple(s), is the third most common breast complaint for which women seek medical attention, after lumps and breast pain. The majority of nipple discharges are associated with non-cancerous changes in the breast such as hormonal imbalances or papillomas (see section below on intraductal papilloma for more information). However, because a small percentage of nipple discharges can indicate breast/nipple cancer, any persistent discharge from the nipple(s) should be evaluated by a physician.
Up to 20% of women may experience spontaneous milky, opalescent, or clear fluid nipple discharge. During breast self-exam, fluid may normally be expressed from the breasts of 50% to 60% of Caucasian (White) and African-American women and 40% of Asian-American women. Usually, a discharge that is clear, milky, yellow, or green, and is noted from both nipples, is not associated with breast cancer. Bloody or watery nipple discharge, especially if limited to one side and/or a single breast duct, is considered abnormal; however, only around 10% of abnormal discharges are found to be cancerous.
Nipple discharge may be a concern if it is:
* Bloody or watery (serous) with a red, pink, or brown color
* Sticky and clear in color or brown to black in color (opalescent)
* Appears spontaneously without squeezing the nipple
* Persistent
* On one side only (unilateral)
* A fluid other than breast milk
Women should report persistent nipple discharge to their doctors for analysis. To examine nipple discharge, a small amount of the fluid is placed on glass slides under a microscope to determine if cancer cells are present.
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