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White / Yellow Discharge from Breast

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lovelight19 · 22/09/2024 08:30

Hi all

Really hoping for some advice. i had a baby 20 months ago, and stopped breastfeeding approximately 8 months ago. Today though, I noticed that when squeezed, my left breast (only the left) will produce (from several milk ducts) a discharge of what looks like milk but is also yellow / clear in colour.

is this normal? I suffer with anxiety so am struggling with this one and any chance it could be sinister in any way.

I can and will make an appointment with the gp, but would be really grateful for any advice in the meantime.

Thank you!x

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DustyLee123 · 22/09/2024 08:40

It’s not normal but I wouldn’t panic. It does need seeing.

gfuche · 22/09/2024 08:47

It took months before my milk fully went after breastfeeding (think they only dried up cos I got pregnant), it could easily be that.
I also had a pituitary tumour (it’s not cancerous and was just treated with a tablet) and that can mess with ur hormones and makes you produce milk. When I had my tumour I had no milk, but had no periods and that was the only symptom I had of it.
There are loads of other reasons obviously, but hopefully your GP will give u answers asap!

underused · 22/09/2024 08:58

I could still squeeze liquid out of mine a couple of years after breastfeeding. If you stimulate it, it just encourages production.

lovelight19 · 22/09/2024 12:25

Thank you for your replies. I'm pretty sure it's milk, though for those of you who had it, was it always white in colour?

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