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What Causes Liquid Discharge From Breast?

hi Im a 55 yr old woman basicly healthy health issues are hypothyriodism which i take levothyroxin 75 ml and depression and for that i take citalitropram that is 40 ml. I noticed lately some clear discharge from my right nipple i would say its about a couple of drops only this happens only when i squize my nipple I did have a lumpectomy on the same brest in 2008. I wanting to fine out what could be the cause of this, and if this is normal for a woman of my age?
Mon, 17 Nov 2014
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thanks for writing
There are many reasons from discharge.
You are on medication for hypothyroidism.You should get your Thyroid profile and serum Prolactine done.Hyperprolactinemia is common in hypothyroidism which can cause discharge from nipple.You should have mammography breast also.
I think it will solve your problem.
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What Causes Liquid Discharge From Breast?

thanks for writing There are many reasons from discharge. You are on medication for hypothyroidism.You should get your Thyroid profile and serum Prolactine done.Hyperprolactinemia is common in hypothyroidism which can cause discharge from nipple.You should have mammography breast also. I think it will solve your problem.