why is clear liquid coming from my nipples every time i squeeze them?

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why is there clear liquid coming from my nipples when i squeeze them?

reesescup · Newbie Joined: 29 May 2007 Posts: 1

Some women do notice a discharge from their nipples. It is normal and healthy — it's the body's way of keeping the nipple ducts open. It even happens to some guys.

The discharge may look like very thin milk, or it may be clear or light green, greyish or light yellow.

Women who take birth control pills may have this discharge. It can happen during sexual arousal and at certain times in the menstrual cycle.

It is important to keep nipples clean by washing with warm water and soap so the discharge won't dry and build up.

If the discharge changes, has pus or blood in it, or if it is brownish in color, visit your clinician — this change may be a symptom of an infection.

How this helps y'all
Wendy

Hemoglobe · Newbie Joined: 23 May 2008 Posts: 1

Well I'm assuming the OP is a male?
When I was 14-15 the same thing happened to me. For some reason I was just thinking about this and had to search google for 'why?'.
I'm 31 now and this doesnt happen anymore. *squeezes* "nope"
I cannot find a definitive answer.

I was hoping it was cleaning toxins by doing this. If i was 15 again i'd take the liquid to a lab and test it out..... perhaps its just water with a bit of hemoglobin in it.

nerdcorenurse · Newbie Joined: 02 Sep 2008 Posts: 1

This is called galactorrhea. I've had this happen since I was about 17 years old. My doctor was concerned about the possibility of a prolactin producing tumor on my pituitary gland. They did blood work but everything was normal. Turns out, antidepressants as well as birth control pills can have this as a side effect. As well as a number of other meds and conditions.

There is some good info at this link:
http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/women/reproductive/breast/673.html

why is clear liquid coming from my nipples every time i squeeze them?

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