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2 itchy nipples

occyschick posted:

have had both my nipples itching now on and off now for about 4 or more years now although just to start with was about once every six months and anly for a few hours but recently they have been driving me nuts just about all the time like 5 days out of the week and I have noticed too recently that there is a slight discharge almost milky like and I know i cant be pregnant as i have not been having sex with anyone and I havnt done anything out of the ordinary like change any soaps etc

1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:2 itchy nippleshave had both my nipples itching now on and off now for about 4 or more years now although just to start with was about once every six months and anly for a few hours but recently they have been driving me nuts just about all the time like 5 days out of the week and I have noticed too recently that there is a slight discharge almost milky like and I know i cant be pregnant as i have not been having sex with anyone and I havnt done anything out of the ordinary like change any soaps etc

Jane Harrison Hohner, RN, RNP responded:

Dear occyschick: Sometimes nipple stimulation (even rubbing) can prompt the pituitary gland to increase secretion of prolactin (hormone involved with milk production). This can be checked with a simple blood test for prolactin levels.

In terms of the itching, here are two links to a more detailed discussion of the causes of itchy nipples:

http://blogs.webmd.com/womens-health/2012/02/nipple-itching.html

http://blogs.webmd.com/womens-health/2012/02/whats-making-my-nipple-itch-part-ii.html

Occyschick, after comparing your symptoms and history to the causes of itchy nipples you should see either a GYN or dermatologist so you can get the most "for sure" diagnosis. Once there is an accurate diagnosis you can get a treatment targeted specifically to your condition.

Yours,
Jane

Report This| Share this:2 itchy nipplesDear occyschick: Sometimes nipple stimulation (even rubbing) can prompt the pituitary gland to increase secretion of prolactin (hormone involved with milk production). This can be checked with a simple blood test for prolactin levels. In terms of the itching, here are two links to a more detailed discussion of the causes of itchy nipples: <a href="http://blogs.webmd.com/womens-health/2012/02/nipple-itching.html">http://blogs.webmd.com/womens-health/2012/02/nipple-itching.html</a> <a href="http://blogs.webmd.com/womens-health/2012/02/whats-making-my-nipple-itch-part-ii.html">http://blogs.webmd.com/womens-health/2012/02/whats-making-my-nipple-itch-part-ii.html</a> Occyschick, after comparing your symptoms and history to the causes of itchy nipples you should see either a GYN or dermatologist so you can get the most "for sure" diagnosis. Once there is an accurate diagnosis you can get a treatment targeted specifically to your condition. Yours, Jane

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