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Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: Sammy on July 23, 2013, 03:24:23 AM

Title: Breast leakage
Post by: Sammy on July 23, 2013, 03:24:23 AM
I remember reading somewhere that it is OK when Your breasts start to leak if gently squeezed, but my question is - when it is supposed to go away and whether it stops at all :) I mean, the channels have cleared themselves, but I can still get like 1/4 of tea spoon of clear liquid once per day out of them :P. Maybe I am just not supposed to be doing this? ;)
Title: Re: Breast leakage
Post by: Joelene9 on July 23, 2013, 04:50:30 AM
  Leakage is normal in some cases, but don't milk it.  Mention this to your doctor at your next visit. 

  Joelene
Title: Re: Breast leakage
Post by: Hideyoshi on July 23, 2013, 07:00:24 AM
It's a aside effect of hrt. Mine started at four months and haven't stopped since
Title: Re: Breast leakage
Post by: Charley Bea(EmeraldP) on July 23, 2013, 07:07:01 AM
I don't think that has happened for me yet, thought I had a pin tip amount earlier but I think it was leftover moisturiser. It was clear.
Title: Re: Breast leakage
Post by: Dana Lane on July 23, 2013, 08:40:04 AM
Nipple stimulation or vigorous breast massage can induce this. This could be caused by an increase in prolactin levels. Your doctor should be able to check for these levels. Just a thought.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stimulation_of_nipples

The stimulation of a woman's nipples promotes the production and release of oxytocin and prolactin.[3] During the stimulation of the nipples, large amounts of oxytocin are released, which would normally prepare a woman's breasts for breastfeeding. Besides creating maternal feelings, it also decreases a woman's anxiety and increases feelings of bonding and trust.