I've noticed a tiny bit of white discharge from my nipples, but I don't have a baby. Does this mean I'm pregnant?

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I've noticed a tiny bit of white discharge from my nipples, but I don't have a baby. Does this mean I'm pregnant?

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POSTED: Monday, January 7, 2013, 9:00 AM

I've noticed a tiny bit of white discharge from my nipples, but I don't have a baby. Does this mean I'm pregnant?

John Missanelli, DO, is a gynecologist at Lourdes Health System.

Discharge from the breast of any color and consistency is normal.

When discovered, it can seem alarming, but it does not necessarily mean that you are pregnant or have an emergent medical problem.

If your menstrual cycle is predictable and you have missed periods, then you could possibly be pregnant. A pregnancy test is the best way to determine pregnancy, not a nipple discharge. If discharge persists, then you should go see your gynecologist.

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Comments (4)

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 9:19 AM, 01/07/2013

What's it taste like?

— johnnydomino

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 9:23 AM, 01/07/2013

funny!

— bigtom blew3

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 10:31 AM, 01/07/2013

Things like this can be serious as I broke my toe once and had to call a tow truck.....................

— chesterfield

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 12:46 PM, 01/07/2013

i wouldn't say that discharge of any color is normal. If it was pink, red or dark brown that could be a reason to worry. Also many medications can cause discharge.

— pw1967

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