Patient's question:
Main symptoms: When I was born, my mother didn't squeeze my nipples, so they are indented. I'm asking if my breasts will produce milk when I have children. If I use a breast pump, can my nipples be pulled out? If not, what should I do?Doctor's answer:
Nipple inversion does not affect milk production. Due to the nipple inversion, the nipple often needs to be forcibly pulled out during breastfeeding. At this time, the nipple is very delicate, and once it collides, it is very easy to be damaged, cracked, and bleed. This can lead to infection of the nipple and even the entire breast, ultimately resulting in mastitis.The nipple is a very important erogenous zone for women, and the sexual desire of many women is achieved through nipple stimulation. Once the nipple becomes inverted, it becomes difficult to provide effective sexual stimulation, and it may even affect the male partner's sexual desire. Depending on the specific situation, the following methods can be used.
First, manual traction. During the teenage years, it is a crucial period for breast development and also an important time to correct nipple inversion. Regularly pulling the nipple can make the breasts protrude, increase the support force of the surrounding skin, and achieve a "shaping" effect. Do this several times a day. Over time, the nipple will naturally gradually protrude outward. If it cannot be pulled out, you can first gently push the skin near the nipple outward.
Second, suction therapy. After pregnancy, use a breast pump several times a day to suction the nipple, utilizing its negative pressure to promote nipple protrusion.
Third, using a nipple corrector is a treatment for flat or inverted nipples.