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nipple discharge
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I seem to have some discharge from my nipples, should I be worried?
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cancer?
if it continues phone nhs direct 0845 4647
its not milk
how long have you had it for alraedy?
Nipple discharge is the abnormal release of fluid from the nipples of the breasts. It is the third major reason, involving the breasts, for which women seek medical attention, after lumps and breast pain. The risk of nipple discharge increases with both age and number of pregnancies, but is also known to occur in adolescent boys and girls going through puberty. Discharge often is the result of stimulation of the breasts or by irritation through clothing.
Types of discharge
There are many different types of discharges. Some associations include:
cloudy white color -- most common, can be galactorrhea
clear or light white -- pregnancy
red -- contains blood -- most often due to breast infection or intraductal papillomas, but can be breast cancer
pus -- infection
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nipple_discharge
I don't really know, why didn't you ask your GP this? We're not qualified, yanno.
I expect it's just standard protocol.
The blood test will give him a better idea of what is causing it and if it is to do with your pill show up which hormone levels are wrong, thus enabling him/you to make a momre informed choice on which may not cause problems.