What is the cause of white discharge from the breast?

White discharge from the breasts may be caused by mastitis or changes in hormone levels in the body. The possibility of lactation cannot be ruled out.

1. Mastitis: This is a relatively common disease, which usually causes inflammatory infection of breast tissue, acute suppurative infection or purulent secretion, and even nipple discharge.

2. Changes in hormone levels in the body: Generally during puberty or pregnancy, due to the increase of androgen or progesterone in the body, it is likely to cause irritation of the mammary ducts, and mammary duct hyperplasia and even a small amount of milk secretion. This is a normal physiological phenomenon and does not require special adjustments.

3. Lactation period: If you are currently breastfeeding, the effect of prolactin will cause a large amount of white milk to be secreted from the nipples.

If it is abnormal white breast secretion, you need to go to the hospital for relevant examination and treatment in time. During the recovery period, you also need to pay attention to local care and change your underwear in time to avoid bacterial growth. You also need to pay attention to breast care and try not to squeeze your breasts. When wearing underwear, you need to choose loose or comfortable underwear and sleep in a supine position at night.