What causes nipple fluid

Some women find that their nipples become fluid-filled during their daily lives. Many people actually don't take this situation seriously. In fact, if nipple fluid appears, it is likely caused by disease. Generally speaking, when this happens, you must not ignore it, because nipple fluid may be caused by diseases such as breast cancer. Next, let’s take a look at what causes nipple fluid.

Nipple discharge is a common breast disease in women. This disease is caused by a variety of reasons. Nipple discharge can be divided into physiological menstrual discharge and pathological discharge. Physiological discharge refers to lactation during pregnancy and lactation, bilateral nipple discharge caused by oral contraceptives or sedatives, and unilateral or bilateral small amounts of discharge in postmenopausal women. Generally speaking, when treating nipple discharge, different treatment plans should be selected according to the patient's different conditions. So what medicines can cause nipple discharge? Let’s learn about it together.

1 There are many reasons for nipple discharge, such as lactation and pregnancy, oral contraceptives, sedatives, etc. In addition, breast cancer, breast duct dilatation, cystic hyperplasia, etc. can also cause it. So the specific cause depends on the medical history and examination results.

2 If the patient abuses drugs, the side effects of some drugs may also cause nipple discharge. For example, hormonal drugs such as chlorpromazine, reserpine, metoclopramide, and contraceptives may cause endocrine dysfunction in the human body, stimulate prolactin secretion, and lead to breast discharge.

3 Local stimulation of the breast and systemic stress response, such as frequent playing or sucking of nipples, severe mental trauma and other factors, may also lead to the appearance of prolactin, excessive increase and cause breast discharge. If breast discharge is severe, you can also go to the hospital for relevant examinations and targeted treatment.

Note:

Women must pay more attention in their daily lives and not abuse drugs, which can also lead to breast discharge. They should pay attention to keeping their breasts clean. If breast discharge is severe, it may be caused by other diseases. Go to the hospital for examination and targeted treatment in time.