Can a woman lactate without being pregnant?

Patient's question:

My girlfriend has recently discovered milk secretion from her nipples. Is this normal?

Doctor's answer:

Hello, after a woman becomes pregnant, a large amount of estrogen and progesterone are secreted, along with prolactin. Therefore, milk secretion may occur after childbirth or miscarriage, with prolactin being the main factor. If you are not pregnant, you will not produce milk. If you do produce milk, it may indicate a breast disease. I suggest that if you are not pregnant, you should not expect to produce milk. Milk production is not normal. I hope my answer helps you.

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