Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: Raina Selone on July 22, 2018, 06:16:53 AM Return to Full Version
Title: Dark fluid from one nipple
Post by: Raina Selone on July 22, 2018, 06:16:53 AM
Post by: Raina Selone on July 22, 2018, 06:16:53 AM
Just wanted to make sure my girls are working right....
When I apply pressure to my nipples, my right nipple weeps a very dark colored liquid that "stains" my fingers. THe stain goes away when I suck on the finger, but it has me mildly concerned.
I sent a message to my endo, but they won't be open until Monday late morning. Hoping to get another answer before then.
Been on HRT since 11/2017.
When I apply pressure to my nipples, my right nipple weeps a very dark colored liquid that "stains" my fingers. THe stain goes away when I suck on the finger, but it has me mildly concerned.
I sent a message to my endo, but they won't be open until Monday late morning. Hoping to get another answer before then.
Been on HRT since 11/2017.
Title: Re: Dark fluid from one nipple
Post by: Mendi on July 22, 2018, 06:23:55 AM
Post by: Mendi on July 22, 2018, 06:23:55 AM
Dark colored liquid definitely doesn´t sound good and you need to see doctor. Monday is good, as it´s very soon.
Generally speaking, dark colored liquid from a nipple can mean breast cancer, but, there can also be other explanations, which the doc I´m sure will start to examine tomorrow.
Cancer I think is a very rare possibility, because you haven´t been on HRT that long.
Good luck and let us know how it goes!
But definitely seek medical advice tomorrow. If your endo is busy, then other doctor.
Generally speaking, dark colored liquid from a nipple can mean breast cancer, but, there can also be other explanations, which the doc I´m sure will start to examine tomorrow.
Cancer I think is a very rare possibility, because you haven´t been on HRT that long.
Good luck and let us know how it goes!
But definitely seek medical advice tomorrow. If your endo is busy, then other doctor.
Title: Re: Dark fluid from one nipple
Post by: KayXo on July 22, 2018, 08:27:40 AM
Post by: KayXo on July 22, 2018, 08:27:40 AM
Quote from: Mendi on July 22, 2018, 06:23:55 AMCancer I think is a very rare possibility, because you haven´t been on HRT that long.
HRT does not cause breast cancer. This has never been established for certain. Some studies even contradict this.
Title: Re: Dark fluid from one nipple
Post by: Mendi on July 22, 2018, 09:15:56 AM
Post by: Mendi on July 22, 2018, 09:15:56 AM
Quote from: KayXo on July 22, 2018, 08:27:40 AM
HRT does not cause breast cancer. This has never been established for certain. Some studies even contradict this.
No, but the development of breast tissue does have that risk, which is a result of HRT, but yes, it´s not HRT itself.
But dark liquid from a nipple is alarming and needs medical evaluation. It is one symptom that you can have from breast cancer.
Why I mentione HRT is that in 8 months there isnt very much breast tissue yet.
Title: Re: Dark fluid from one nipple
Post by: Wanda Jane on July 22, 2018, 10:03:24 AM
Post by: Wanda Jane on July 22, 2018, 10:03:24 AM
I had the same thing about 6-9 months on HRT. Very alarming, but no problem. My Doctor was not alarmed either. It went away after a couple of months and the girls are fine. That is my experience anyway.
Title: Re: Dark fluid from one nipple
Post by: Donica on July 22, 2018, 01:52:02 PM
Post by: Donica on July 22, 2018, 01:52:02 PM
Quote from: AshleyP on July 22, 2018, 01:20:08 PM
I mentioned it to the doctor, and he said don't squeeze 'em. It also went away in a couple of months.
Hope that helps,
AshleyP
Well yeah!!! I'm sorry but why in the world are you squeezing them anyway? OMG! If I did that, I would be in TEARS FROM THE PAIN! It makes mine hurt just thinking about it. Don't do that!!!
Title: Re: Dark fluid from one nipple
Post by: Raina Selone on July 24, 2018, 04:51:56 AM
Post by: Raina Selone on July 24, 2018, 04:51:56 AM
Quote from: Donica on July 22, 2018, 01:52:02 PM
Well yeah!!! I'm sorry but why in the world are you squeezing them anyway? OMG! If I did that, I would be in TEARS FROM THE PAIN! It makes mine hurt just thinking about it. Don't do that!!!
It honestly doesn't hurt *that* much, but then again I've had kidney stones, so....I guess you could say I've experienced the pains of childbirth? LOL