Nipple problems
Nipple discharge
Nipple discharge is usually harmless and does not signify anything seriously wrong. In fact, most women can squeeze some discharge out of their nipples, especially if they have had children in the past. This may be whitish or may be yellow-green or almost black.
On the other hand, nipple discharge can be a symptom of breast cancer, particularly if it is bloodstained. Therefore, you should definitely discuss any nipple discharge with your doctor. If you are a man, you should see your doctor straight away, because the usual cause is a tumour and you will need treatment.
What your doctor will do. Your doctor will check your medication, because some drugs can cause (non-bloody) nipple discharge. The most common culprits are:
- cimetidine (for stomach problems)
- oral contraceptives
- some antidepressants and other drugs for psychological problems
- domperidone (for nausea).
Your doctor will ask whether there is any possibility that you could be pregnant. Some women have nipple discharge very early in pregnancy. Your doctor will then examine your whole breast thoroughly (not just the nipple), to make sure you have no lumps.
Even if you have not noticed any blood, your doctor may ask you to try to squeeze a few drops out, and will test it for microscopic blood.
Each nipple has about 15–20 tiny pores on it. These pores are the openings of ducts that connect with the glandular tissue in the breast. You and your doctor should try to work out whether the discharge is coming from just one pore, or from several.
- The cause is very, very unlikely to be breast cancer if the discharge is coming from several pores, it does not contain any blood and you are under 50 years of age.
- If the discharge is bloodstained, or it is emerging from just one pore, your doctor will refer you to a hospital clinic for tests (such as ultrasound, mammography and looking at the discharge under the microscope) to make sure that breast cancer is not responsible.
- If the discharge is milky and coming from both breasts, your doctor can do a blood test to check for an imbalance of the hormone prolactin.
If all the tests are normal, you can stop worrying, but the discharge may still bother you (perhaps soiling your clothes). A possible cause is some inflammation (mastitis) around the ducts. This is linked with smoking, and may improve if you stop smoking and avoid squeezing. A course of antibiotics may help.
It is possible to have an operation to close or remove the ducts that the discharge is coming from. This operation may not be a good idea for anyone who plans to become pregnant afterwards – depending on the number of ducts involved, it might make breastfeeding difficult and the breast might become congested.
For more information about the breast, look at the section on breast problems.
Written by: Dr Margaret Stearn
Edited by: Dr Margaret Stearn
Last updated:
Friday, February 26th 2010
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Posted by Optional on 13/03/2010 at 01:55:36 am
My Nipples have become very sensitive and slightly sore. Should I be worried I am not pregnant I have the coil fitted.
Posted by Optional on 04/03/2010 at 11:26:28 am
Detergent or body soap changes its composition without notice. That may cause your itchy nipples, Better visit a doctor than being too late in worst case.
Posted by Optional on 03/03/2010 at 10:24:04 am
For the last 2 months I have really itchy nipples. It's getting to the point were I am scratching them til they bleed. I have not changed my washing powder, body wash or shampoo. Don't know what to do I tried lots of over the counter creams but don't fancy going in to the chemist and telling them my problem in front of a que of people. It's driving me to dristraction HELP?
Posted by Optional on 02/03/2010 at 09:55:56 pm
is nipple discharge for virgin girls permanent or stops when we stop squeezing the nipples or breast.
Posted by J23 on 27/02/2010 at 10:46:40 pm
I had a very itchy breast about a month ago and I kept scratching on my areola and I guess I scared my Montgomery gland or something because my skin turned scaly,cracked, and whenni peeled off the dead skin there was a little bit of clear discharge and it kind of stung a bit. I've been applying neosporin to it and it relives the itching but the scaly skin is still there
Posted by Optional on 27/02/2010 at 07:20:43 am
i m not pregnant & don't have baby. In sex time when my husband suck my nipples then i felt pain in my right breast nipple.
Posted by Optional on 26/02/2010 at 08:41:15 am
My right nipple have a bump I busted it and now I have one growing inanother area on my same breat it kind of looks like wingworm
Posted by vi on 11/02/2010 at 11:23:00 pm
i am 60 in a couple of month my right breast and nipple is painfull and has grown a little bit bigger then my left one
Posted by Jessica Teasdale on 11/02/2010 at 06:11:00 pm
I have had an inverted nipple for as long as i can remember. My nipple is sore, cracked, burning n red. What should i do?
Posted by missy on 09/02/2010 at 12:05:00 am
hi ive got a big prob ive always had a inverted nipple i want it out is surgery the only way !!!! ive had it for years please help i hate showing it to my boyfriend but he says it dont matter but it look horrid i dnt like it !!!!
Posted by Anonymous on 08/02/2010 at 11:03:00 am
i am writtin in for my mother who is 48 i am a bit worried as she called me into have a look at her nipple, there was a green crust came off it and a white bit in the nipple its self its almost as if the nipple fell apart! can u help please
Posted by Anonymous on 08/02/2010 at 04:24:00 am
hi my girl friend has never been with any guy before me and yester day for the first time i sucked her breast,which is fairly small.even her nipples were small,but when i started sucking her nipples they got bigger.now she feels pains on her nipples and something yellowish liquid came out of her nipples today.what she should do to make them normal
Posted by Anonymous on 07/02/2010 at 11:08:00 pm
Hiii , im 13 and there is one hair on my nipple , it doest bother me so i pulled it out with my hands and nothing happend :L am i going to be alright
Posted by Emily on 05/02/2010 at 10:02:00 pm
hi ..well it is embarrassing question for me ..and is that well im 18 as i mentioned but when my nipples get errected the right one seems to be normal than the left one like right one get errected but not the left one, so is it a problem? i feel awkward most of the time that it happens just for myself i mean..p.s my breast is in D size so i guess maybe its because of the size..please help im freaking out!!!
Posted by Anonymous on 05/02/2010 at 11:42:00 am
i am 19 and i feel nipples are really iching recently....wat does this mean??
Posted by Anonymous on 04/02/2010 at 03:18:00 pm
I am 17 and am on the pill. I recently didn't take my 7 day break. My right breast is really itchy and now my nipple feels sore n is always erect this has been going on for 3 weeks. I have eczema n I am anaemic. Help!
Posted by john on 02/02/2010 at 01:50:00 pm
I am taking post heart attack medicines.Does any one of the medicine like Fruselac or Monit sr is responsible for it.
Posted by Kimbel Roke on 30/01/2010 at 03:41:00 pm
Being a mature aged male, my query is: What is the underlieing stimulas for some womens' nipples to become visibly erect beneath their garments upon first meeting and during the ensuing conversation, when I personally am obese (vastly) and not at all attractive (in my own view)?
Posted by Anonymous on 25/01/2010 at 05:10:00 pm
i have a lump and now my nipple has started leaking browny coloured discharge is this normal 2 weeks ago my doctosr thought it may be a cyst and put a needle in to draw fluid but none came out then yesterday i noticed the dark coloured discharge?
Posted by Shelbey on 21/01/2010 at 12:40:00 am
My nipple has 3 scabs on it and feels weird i am 13 and worried but am 2 scared 2 tell any one they also sting and r kinda scaly help me plz
Posted by SupplementUser on 16/01/2010 at 11:03:00 pm
I am a user of prohormones. Through the cycle the estrogen level in males is low and testosterone is high. So when you come off the cycle the estrogen skyrockets and right now I have itchy puffy and tiny rash and this is a pre-case of gynoconmastia. Google it!
Posted by Anonymous on 13/01/2010 at 01:38:00 am
i'm using the nipplette for inverted nipples and i now on one of my nipples i a little piece sticking out which is really worrying me
Posted by Please help on 08/01/2010 at 01:53:00 am
Hi the last week I have been hving alot of discomfort over my left nipple it's not discharging in anyway it's just very itchy and was wondering if they was anything u would recommend me 2 get 2 save me going 2 doctors?
Posted by Anonymous on 06/01/2010 at 10:43:00 pm
im a 16 year old male and about 2 years ago, my nipple started to look different to other peoples ( not that a look at lads nipples :L) i was in the doctors the other month with a completely different problem but asked him whilst i was there if he would have a look, he said it should ware off but its been like this for , well like i said, about 2 years.. its hard to explain but wud be helpful if i could upload a picture to the website or an email adress? thanks :)
Posted by Keeties on 04/01/2010 at 09:07:00 pm
omg i am soo glad that i ahve read this article i feel much better now. after going on holiday there was damp in my bra and then it got all itchy and before i knew it all the top layer of skin had come of my nipples and they constantly ooze yellow liquid so i ahve to wear thick tissue pads inside my bra. I have had it go about 4 monthes now and have only just realised that it is probably eczema as i have had it since iwas born and it has gotten really bad recently. I use to just let it dry to stop the oozing but now i think im gonna apply my eczema cream to it and see if the oozing stops and my skin heals
Posted by Talking to MD today on 04/01/2010 at 10:18:00 am
I am seeing my doctor this morning and I plan to address my issue. Both of my nipples get itchy, but it's mainly the left one, which also sometimes gets scaly (Just a very small patch of dry skin, but scaly is the closest description here.) as well. I am bookmarking this page and I will let y'all know what he says. P.S. I have tried over the counter remedies already. Everything from Cortaid, Monistat (in case of mild thrush) lotion, bath oils... etc. Hopefully today I'll get more of an answer.
Posted by jane on 28/12/2009 at 08:47:00 am
Hi! well.. my problem is that my nipples are too big...my areolas are not big they're actually smaller than the average but the nipples are big and chubby..i've never been pregnant.
Posted by Realist on 27/12/2009 at 01:57:00 am
For all of you girls having problems, saying it's too embarassing to go to a doctor, please do. Listen, if it is something serious, you would rather go to a doctor and be a little embarrassed then go on and find out it's something REALLY bad that you could have treated if you just went sooner. You won't know until you go. It could be bad, or it could be not. At least you know and you're not wondering. I hope this advice helped a little bit. I have a VERY itchy nipple (left one). It's a LITTLE dry, and really only gets itchy when it's not encased in a bra. I don't know what's wrong, but I'm going to do myself a favor, and if I'm not pregnant, I'm going to a doctor. Please do the same ^.^ You won't regret it. Hope it helped.
Posted by boobiess on 20/12/2009 at 10:57:00 pm
well i have the 2 oroles and niiples of my right side i am so imbarssed guys think how i feel its horbale no way of getting it tremoved is there
Posted by confused !! on 15/12/2009 at 11:10:00 pm
i have large nipples and find it hard to let my boyfriend see my boobs in the light. they make me feel selfconfident. :( eny help what so ever ? ?
Posted by Toni on 13/12/2009 at 07:20:00 am
i have a lump growing in the middle of my nipple, the skin keeps peeling and it looks like it needs to be popped like a pimple, i was wondering if it has anything to do with my piercing, i am really concerned and would appreciate feedback i would hate it if i cant breastfeed in the future. Thanks
Posted by Serene on 10/12/2009 at 11:09:00 pm
hey i have flat nipples, they become erect wen i masage the area around them but even then they protrude only a little and even that erection doesnt last for very long, they go back to being flat again quickly. I also have hair around my nipples and i pluck it out, but now i want to get rid of it. I cant tell anyone about it as it is embarrassing. Also the diameter of the dark area around my nipples is is big. Please tell me that this all combined with the fact that i have a problem of multiple egg formation doesnt mean any serious trouble. I actually have a problem of formation of multiple eggs due to which i do not get my period naturally and take pills at times to get it. However sometimes my period does come naturally but that is very rare. Please help me out
Posted by nahja06 on 10/12/2009 at 05:34:00 pm
My nippels are always getting scabs on them what is the promblem i went to a doctor he doesnt know what it is someone help me.
Posted by Anonymous on 10/12/2009 at 01:34:00 pm
hi. ive had itchy and sore nipples for sometime now. Pharmasist gave me a camomile cream but it didn't help. If anything one has become more itchy, sore and its a bit painful. Any help?
Posted by S on 07/12/2009 at 09:37:00 pm
I have just one itchy nipple - the right one, its not scaly or anything just itchy, could this be anything serious??
Posted by Anonymous on 05/12/2009 at 05:14:00 am
My problem isn't listed here! I have these crust type things on my nipples (not on the aeola) I can pull them off carefully, but they just come back over time. It's really making me worry... I don't want to tell anyone I know, or go to a doctor because it's embarrassing... Please help me?
Posted by Anonymous on 22/11/2009 at 03:42:00 am
My left nipple is shaped pretty normally, but my right nipple is in the shape of a sideways v. It looks like it should be one nipple, but since it fold s inward in the middle (which is why it looks like a "v" - one side still connected) and comes to two "points" it seems like it's two nipples. It is always erect, while my other nipple only is when cold, etc. I'm only thirteen and to be honest I'm really scared. Is this normal? Do I tell my mom or a doctor?
Posted by Anonymous on 20/11/2009 at 10:00:00 pm
Hi, i have lately had clear liquid coming from my nipple which is coming from my clothes and becoming wuite embarassing. What may be causing this?
Posted by Help! on 15/11/2009 at 11:39:00 pm
Hello, im 13 but i have a itchy bit on one boob. just on the outside of the nipple it only flairs up every once in a while and can become irratating. its a little bit scaly.What do i do?
Posted by LaurenHarries on 15/11/2009 at 03:11:00 pm
I am really really scared that i have got breast cancer, I am only 15 years old and i don't have any lumps but suddenly both my nipples have become yellow but i cannot squeeze any discharge out of them so they are just yellow nipples and just my left breast is really sore, i am scared to go and see a doctor but if it gets really bad then i will. What else can i do about it? And does anyone know what it could be? I am really scared x
Posted by crystal on 13/11/2009 at 09:06:00 pm
i have a yellow spot around the outer nipple area on both breast what does it mean? should i be worry about breast cancer?
Posted by Anonymous on 11/11/2009 at 04:54:00 pm
I have always had one flat or inverted nipple, it goes in when cold and I find this embarassing if I'm with my partner etc. I have been using a product called nipplette, which has helped a lot but not cured the problem, so I feel a bit more confident. It gets me down and wish I was normal, I feel like I'm the only one with this and unfortunately my daughter has both of hers inverted, I have thought about surgery, but I don't know if that will cure me and I don't know what other problems it could create. I've not met any other women who have this problem, it would be nice to know how they cope with it etc.
Posted by emily on 09/11/2009 at 07:19:00 pm
help. im 18 and my inverted nipples are making me really uncomfortable when it comes to sex. i know my boyfriend doesnt mind but it still makes me feel a bit embarrased. Is there any way i can sort this out without anything too embarrasing? Thanks.
Posted by Anonymous on 09/11/2009 at 02:40:00 am
my nipples are painful to the touch and ooze out fluid. They feel lumpy to the touch.
Posted by jojo on 04/11/2009 at 06:07:00 pm
I have been experiencing a dark green nipple discharge and was referred to the breast unit at my local hospital. I was scared at the possible outcomes, but my doctor assured me that it was not dangerous with his final conclusion being that I have a problem with the Keratin in my body. Keratin is found in skin, hair, teeth and bones. Basically, I do not produce strong Keratin - meaning that I get seepage through my skin. When I think about it I am constantly sweating, which could be a result of this too and my hair is always breaking and so are my teeth - coz I don
Posted by Anonymous on 02/11/2009 at 09:25:00 pm
Hi, I just want to say it
Posted by georgia on 30/10/2009 at 06:52:00 am
Am worried as my periods last only 2 days and now my left nipple is very sensitive, theres no chance im pregnant
Posted by anonymous on 23/10/2009 at 12:06:00 pm
i've had inverted nipples ever since i was born. i've been really selfconcious about them. thanks to my mum being a midwife - i know that there are a lot of women who have inverted nipples =) i know they're not abnormal but they do look funny lol
Posted by t on 22/09/2009 at 10:27:00 pm
noticed i had inverted nipples at 14 mum bought me avent niplette, still inverted as i found them quite painful and a light brown fluid kept collecting in the little cups. will try to use them more but they are obvious under bras :S
Posted by Anonymous on 22/09/2009 at 12:47:00 am
on one of my breasts, it looks as if i have two nipples on my areola because there are actually two bumps. why is this so?
Posted by Anonymous on 21/09/2009 at 02:01:00 am
my right breast,nipple have started to look scaly & are itchy. Not all the time but now & again, any suggestions
Posted by christine on 17/09/2009 at 03:23:00 pm
My nipples are very lo, over 2 inches when errect. I am very seklf conscious about them. I have never seen any as large as mine. Is it normal? Are there any women with even longer ones?
Posted by grace on 14/09/2009 at 07:24:00 am
i have big nipples, and i think i have eczema on both my nipples with a milky discharge on my right breast. pls could this be cancerous
Posted by helen on 26/08/2009 at 03:39:00 pm
a large red spot has appered on the tip of my nipple, doubling the size of it. it has been there for about three days, hasnt developed a head and is so painful to touch
Posted by julie on 24/08/2009 at 06:25:00 pm
i have eczema on both my nipples, its very embarrising however my boyfriend still loves them! i dont think we shud be ashamed and keep them away forever.
Posted by anonymous on 12/08/2009 at 10:44:00 pm
hi, i have what i think is eczema on & around one nipple, it is quite sore and if i itch it, it bleeds slightly, it always has a runny, yellowey liquid leaking but it only appeared, the reason i think its eczema is because ezcema also just appeared a couple of other places on my body. I have been using e45 and it is not leaking much or as itchy but it is all dry. What can i do as i'm too embarrased to tell my mum or see a doctor ? what cream could help ?
Posted by Anonymous on 30/07/2009 at 08:10:00 pm
i m 24 ,me nipple is flat.i want to know abut enlarge size of nipple ..plz help me out
Posted by Tina on 30/07/2009 at 02:18:00 pm
I seem to have really sore breasts, when my partner touches my nipples it really hurts, I also seem to have scabs which I picked off, and my nipples looked normal again, but it seems to have done the same thing again, should I be worried about breast cancer ?
Posted by Anonymous on 29/07/2009 at 07:53:00 am
my right nipple has suddenly gone red, its sore if i poke it.
Posted by Richmond va on 26/07/2009 at 06:13:00 pm
I am 27 yrs old and I have had inverted nipples sine I can remember. I just thought when I got older they would grow out. As I got older and even now I am ashamed to show them or even take my shirt or bra off. They are like peek-a-boos, they will come out when they're cold or during sexual arousal. What can I do to fix it other than surgery? Heeeelp
Posted by Anonymous on 23/07/2009 at 07:16:00 am
yes i have ilky discharge from my nipples and dont know what to do
Posted by Anonymous on 22/07/2009 at 07:46:00 pm
i have started getting pain in my right breast and my right nipple has started to invert when touched
Posted by Lisa on 22/07/2009 at 12:15:00 am
The articles on boobs have completely calmed me down, although I think I will still visit the doctor - it is more to check that everything is ok!
Posted by amelia on 18/07/2009 at 07:39:00 pm
why do breats make discharge what is the reason.
Posted by Anonymous on 17/07/2009 at 07:31:00 pm
I am a 60 year old male I have often have a milky discharge from both nipples. the doc. says it is normal to have this discharge, nothing to worry about.
Posted by Anonymous on 11/07/2009 at 09:38:00 am
hi im 14 and i have inverted nipples. i have read articles on the internet and some people my age have the same problem and they suggested avent niplette. They said it works and it brilliant, but does it work straight away? if not how long does it take?
Posted by Anonymous on 08/07/2009 at 02:26:00 pm
how do i get rid of my extra nipples?
Posted by R Watson on 19/06/2009 at 08:32:00 pm
Just started to have a inverted nipple in a morning when I wake up is this normal
Posted by Anonymous on 18/06/2009 at 04:51:00 pm
itz completely hard. livin with this. am in nigeria and its kinda hard coming across a breast shell... there shud be anither option.... i cnt even undress freely when am with my friends. i even cry atimes...help me
Posted by downlow.. on 11/06/2009 at 04:15:00 pm
my nipples havent protruded yet.. and i just started my period a few months ago.is this rigt or are my nipples gonna be flat forever? all my friends nipples are popped out already.i wonder whats goingon?
Posted by Hamilton on 07/06/2009 at 09:23:00 pm
Since ive had my child 6yrs ago my right nipple has yellow dicharge caming out but for the last 2 days there is a little blood iam very scared and need advice cant wait to call the doctor in the morning
Posted by Anonymous on 07/06/2009 at 08:51:00 pm
hi , i'm 13 and i have inverted nipples . i dont want to go to the doctors about it because i'm quite shy. i've told my mum too. i'm really scared tht when i have sex that the boy i have it with will be disgusted(by the way, i'm not planning on having sex anytime soon) i've had them since i started puberty. do you think they will be gone by the time i finish puberty ? please help. thanks .
Posted by Anonymous on 07/06/2009 at 05:18:00 am
i'm a 21 y.o. male and my nipples have been extremely dry, itchy, cracked, etc. i get eczema on my hands occasionally but it goes away with creme. it doesnt go away on my nipples. i saw a dr. once and got an ultrasound (mammogram would be difficult on me) and nothing came of it. that was a while ago though and the fact that i still have this problem is somewhat concerning. wondering if i should see a dr. again?
Posted by Ella on 29/05/2009 at 01:07:00 am
My left nipple has been extremely itchy recently and I've never experienced this before. I'm reluctant to seek help though especially as I've only seen my current gp a few times. Any ideas for natural remedies??
Posted by Anonymous on 27/04/2009 at 07:27:00 pm
Hi, ive always had invtered nipples, i'm really embarrassed about them and now that i have a boyfriend i'm really scared to tell him about them because he might tell other people. Should i go to the doctors about it? I read that the surgery was expensive, how much do you think it is?
Posted by Rosey on 26/04/2009 at 11:20:00 am
I was wandering if someone may be able to give me some advise please? During the last few months - roughly since Christmas - I have noticed that occassionally the nipple on my right breast becomes inverted for short periods of time. I breastfed my son for a year but stopped when this started happening. As of yet I havent seen my GP as I have no other symptoms, although I am still concerned. Many thanks for your time.
Posted by boo on 18/04/2009 at 12:40:00 am
hi when is it supposidly when ure nipples Pop out.?im 14 and both nipples arnt there are tehy inverted nipples):
Posted by Anonymous on 10/04/2009 at 10:36:00 pm
Hi im 14 too and have had inverted nipples for as long as i can remember, im so scared. Ive told my mum but she wont believe me and unfortunatley shes a single parent, my sister knew a few years ago and just made fun of me... I have no1 to turn to and dont no where to find those breast shields?? Pleasr help:) xxxxxxx
Posted by Kelly on 10/04/2009 at 11:08:00 am
hi. My nipples have always seemed dry. But about 6 months ago I noticed that it seems on one of my nipples part of it has lifted up. And when rubbed by clothes ,can become like a red bubble that hurts and eventually goes back down. But it doesn't seem to be reattaching to my nipple,I don't have insurance and am unable to get it checked just curious if you have any information thatmight help me thank u for listening! - Kelly
Posted by Anonymous on 06/04/2009 at 05:31:00 pm
hi im only 14 but i have inverted nipples i always thought that because i was young that they would come out as i got older but theres no change. please help as im so scared and dont no wot to do. :(
Posted by Mich on 06/04/2009 at 03:02:00 pm
I have had an inverted nipple for as long as I can remember and every now and again it can produce a smelly yellow discharge if I squeeze it - is this worrying at all?
Posted by Anonymous on 03/04/2009 at 06:55:00 am
I have had a milky discharge coming from my left breast and from one nipple duct only. Could this be a sign of breast cancer??
Posted by chrissy on 28/03/2009 at 04:19:00 am
I have an inverted nipple that has happened recently. I also have pain sometimes in the outer part of the same breast. Along with my breast itches. My doctor did a sonagram, mammogram, and a bsgi. They all came back pretty normal. What should I do about the pain and itching. My dr said wait three months and retest....but three months with an itchy painful breast??
Posted by Vanessa on 23/03/2009 at 11:30:00 pm
I found the information "Itchy, scaly nipples" very helpful! This is what my doctor diagnosed a few months ago, & with the help of the cream given, I have seen a dramatic change colour & not itchy anymore, Cheers for the info!
Posted by carol on 12/03/2009 at 01:24:00 pm
i have had green discharge comin out of my left nipple for the past 5 years and i have had a test and it has come back normal but it is embarrasing and not normal to me. has any1 else had this problem or am i just weird? please help!
Posted by Anonymous on 11/03/2009 at 07:32:00 pm
okay this is wierd but i sometimes get an itchy nipple and the little darker bits surrounding it...and when i 'scratch the itch' it tends to crack the skin and a little bit of liquid comes out, what is this?!
Posted by Linda on 11/03/2009 at 03:26:00 am
I have one nipple that is inverted 95% of the time but I am able to push on the sides of it and it becomes everted. Is this ok? do I need to get a 2nd opinion? I have regular digital mamagrams and they all come back negative. I'm afraid they are not reading them corectly??
Posted by amy on 10/03/2009 at 06:57:00 pm
my nipples remain hard and erected every time.. this causes a lot of embarassment to me as they are quite visible from the t-shirts,kurtas ets..plz gemme a soln to this..
Posted by Mark on 10/03/2009 at 05:34:00 pm
I've got 2 extra nipples their an inch or two below my real ones. Anyone blessed with this should be proud your an individual!! (its a cool party piece as wel!!)
Posted by Anonymous on 08/03/2009 at 05:02:00 pm
i have lost all feeling in both my nipples and i am now getting worried about it is the something wrong
Posted by Anonymous on 05/03/2009 at 05:25:00 pm
my partner caught my niple slightly with his tooth 5yrs ago and ever scince then a piece of the niple at the side of it, has been growin, the top of it looks like a niple but it hangs like a skin tag,i dont know what 2 do, is this a common thing, plz help
Posted by lala on 04/03/2009 at 04:54:00 am
i have inverted nipps and im scared! how do i get rid of them well atleast i think i have inverted nipples. since im young is there a chance my nips may still come in???
Posted by win on 28/02/2009 at 05:42:00 am
my nipple is inverted.i'm fat,so i feel depressed
Posted by Anonymous on 20/02/2009 at 02:25:00 am
I am a 23 yr old female. My nipples are "VERY" flat and always have been. I've read that there is an expensive surgery that can fix this problem, but I do not have any health insurance or the money to pay for the procedure. This has always bothered me especially during sex. I've never wanted my partner to touch or see my breasts because of my nipples being flat. I wanted to know if there is any medicine that I can take or any other method of fixing this problem that will help me. Thanks
Posted by cindrella on 19/02/2009 at 08:24:00 am
I'm married&now pregnant&Had a problem in both nipples before marriage that it's surface get dry&fell down& has brown colour&sure heart me then it become red in it's surface then the surface grow up again&dry&fell down&this all time also in cold or while I'm swimming at the sea it became hard& stand out&hurt me alot,now I don't know how will be able to feed my baby?all doctors treat it by panthenol but useless treatment so hope someone help me.
Posted by Anonymous on 18/02/2009 at 10:24:00 pm
what if you dont want to see a doctor but are worried of breast cancer? im 16 but one nipple is inverted, has discharge, and is occasionally dry and cracked. the other is totally normal! why!?!?
Posted by Anonymous on 09/02/2009 at 02:46:00 pm
boots sell the nipple suckers...to get those bad boys back out where they belong....i to have inverted nipples
Posted by Anonymous on 07/02/2009 at 10:06:00 pm
My left nipple is inverted, and always has been. It became painfull after i had my child (10 yrs ago now.)and the discharge is disgusting and smelly. Iv had antibiotics but it keeps returning. Is there a long term solution? My GP isnt very helpfull at all.
Posted by william on 07/02/2009 at 12:49:00 am
why do i have one nipple bigger than the other
Posted by Anonymous on 04/02/2009 at 01:44:00 pm
are there any natural ways to make you breast firme
Posted by SARAH on 01/02/2009 at 05:42:00 pm
MY LEFT NIPPLE IF I SQUEEZE IT A DISCHARGE COMES OUT, COULD THIS BE BAD...
Posted by sooo on 28/01/2009 at 01:19:00 pm
my left nipple is inverted. its always been this way. sometime i squeeze my boob and i notice that a really gross smelling liquid comes out. even though i am 15 my body has pretty much fully developed.
Posted by amy on 24/01/2009 at 06:02:00 pm
hi im preg and want breadt fed but i hjave hairy nipples can i shave hair off
Posted by You know who on 23/01/2009 at 01:29:00 am
My nipples are itchy and I think it's because of the eczema problem. I just have to take better care of myself!
Posted by Claire on 12/01/2009 at 10:56:00 am
My left nipple has always been invert and while i get embarrassed about it infront of my boyfriend i am fine. However a few days ago my nipple started to become very red and it seems it has been bleeding or something. I dont know what is wrong, can anyone help.
Posted by lindsey on 11/01/2009 at 08:44:00 pm
had a period two weeks ago and for the past week i have been having terrible stomach pains and milky discharge and harding of the breasts do you think i could be pregnant
Posted by Me, on 09/01/2009 at 02:53:00 pm
Inverted nipple.and the breast is extreamly bigger than the breast with a normal sized nipple. I cant get bras to sort the problem cant wear tight tops as the differance in size breasts is so noticable. Op not avalible on nhs i dont have the money to pay myself. To shy to see my gp. Its gettin my partner down to as i wont let him near them.its driving me up the wall. Someone help. Please.
Posted by sue on 09/01/2009 at 08:16:00 am
I also have hair on the nips and I hate it. I'm letting it grow out a bit, and then I'm waxing those suckers!
Posted by Anonymous on 08/01/2009 at 06:10:00 pm
thank you for the helpful information beause surgery is not a option for me if i want to have another child. To me it is embarassing and to know that other women like me have it makes me relieved that Im not the only one.Where do you get those shells?
Posted by Anonymous on 08/01/2009 at 06:00:00 pm
it is embarassing to talk about. The advice that was given is helpful. I have had a child and didn't breastfeed. I missed that experience and want to try for a second child. I know it will be harder,but i can do it. Thank for the helpful tips.
Posted by Kerri on 03/01/2009 at 07:49:00 pm
If your nipple is inverted as was not prior, YOU MUST SEE A DOCTOR. It could be a sign of breast cancer, which is very treatable if caught early.
Posted by hannah on 30/12/2008 at 12:53:00 am
i have always had inverted nipples with no sensation, i went to the docs and he told me straight away to have surgery therefore i did some research (looked at this site) and found there are ways to tease them out! Thank you, please could you help me and people alike by telling me, us where to get these shields from?!
Posted by PAT on 26/12/2008 at 05:40:00 pm
I'M 51 and menopause, for a couple of weeks now, my nipples have been hard and sore. it very uncomfortable?
Posted by Anonymous on 24/12/2008 at 04:34:00 pm
since the birth of my third child 8 months ago my right nipple has now permanently stayed inverted and does not come out at all.
Posted by myra on 22/12/2008 at 03:14:00 pm
is it possible to be born without nipples?
Posted by Anonymous on 21/12/2008 at 08:29:00 pm
i have always had inverted nipples and always embarressed never seen my doctor but would love to get them sorted please help
Posted by Anonymous on 16/12/2008 at 08:21:00 pm
my right nipple is inverted but never use to be ... could you advise me on wot to do please
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