Question: I recently had a baby in XXXXXXX 2014 at forty years old. I quit breast feeding in December of 2014. After I quit breast feeding my right nipple seemed distorted when compared to the left. It looks slightly flatter, moreover, they are both still producing milk (not much) from time to time--almost four months later. The nipple is not inverted. I did the "pinch test" and it snaps into shape but later will flatten out again after I have been wearing a bra. There is nothing sticky or odorous about the milk so I am fairly confident that it is not discharge. My Ob did a breast examine in November and I do weekly checks. No lumps or dimpling or dry skin etc. I am wondering if this (the flatter nipple and milk production)is something that should be concerning or can it be fairly common? I do have a copper IUD and I read that milk production can be a side effect.

Do nipples lose elasticity with age and breastfeeding? The shape of it doesn't bounce back quickly and it's like the area around the nipple has a stretch mark of sorts. Awkward conversation. I'm sorry.

So even though the do not point out like they once did and are somewhat flatter, it does sound like a cancerous situation? I am going to make an appointment with my primary to check, but I am trying to buy piece of mind to check through the week end . . .

Thank you for your help.
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To clarify, my husband said it looks like the areole skin beneath the nipple is starting to sag/wrinkle.