Patient's question:
Female, 46 years old. In the past two days, both breasts have been swollen and milk can be expressed. Her last menstrual period was on the 15th of last month.Doctor's answer:
Hello, the main possible causes of nipple discharge are breast hyperplasia and breast duct ectasia. The common ones include prolonged postpartum breastfeeding, anterior lobe pituitary tumors, endocrine disorders, or drug stimulation.Advice: Nipple discharge can be a symptom of various conditions such as breast engorgement, papilloma, galactorrhea, cysts, breast cystic changes, or breast cancer. If you cannot determine your condition, it is important to seek medical examination and treatment promptly.