Q. What causes breast discharge for a lady that has never had a child?
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Breast discharge for women who have never had children can be caused by a variety of different factors. Most commonly, it is due to changes in hormone levels during ovulation or menstruation. During these times, the body produces more estrogen and progesterone which can lead to an increase in breast milk production and subsequent breast discharge.
In some cases, the cause of breast discharge may be due to a medical condition such as fibrocystic breasts or even the presence of benign growths like cysts or tumors. If your symptoms do not resolve after ovulation or if they are accompanied by other unusual symptoms such as pain or swelling, it’s important that you see your doctor right away for evaluation. Other causes of breast discharge include medications like birth control pills or certain herbal supplements and even stress-related hormonal imbalances.
Additionally, some women will experience spontaneous lactation (also known as witch’s milk) shortly after giving birth where they produce milk without having gone through pregnancy prior to it - this occurs when their body begins producing prolactin and oxytocin hormones which leads them to be able to produce milk upon stimulation from baby's sucking reflexes on their nipples within few hours post delivery.
No matter what is causing your breast discharge, getting checked out by a healthcare provider is always recommended so that you can rule out any serious issues and obtain proper care if needed!
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