Transparent discharge from the nipples: etiology

Many women observe a clear discharge from their nipples, but this is not always a pathology. It is necessary to know that such secretions for mammary glands very often are characteristic - this is physiology in women. Therefore, it is not necessary to panic prematurely, it is better to see a doctor and conduct a series of examinations to identify the exact cause.

In fact, there are many reasons why there are different kinds of allocation. If a woman does not breastfeed and is not pregnant, a similar phenomenon can indicate even cancer, mastopathy, papillomavirus or a common cold of the breast. It is necessary to pay attention to the color of these excretions.

Very often women of childbearing age discover brown or green discharge from their chest, which indicates the presence of mastopathy. Transparent discharge in women of nipples, reminiscent of colostrum, occurs mainly during pregnancy, as well as during lactation and after breastfeeding. This fact should not disturb the woman, this is a normal process, which speaks of the sensitivity of the nipples. But if colostrum does not stop more than six months, you need to visit a doctor.

The mammalian doctor will prescribe a number of studies, and based on the results of the tests, he will identify the existing disease and the causes of its appearance. It should be noted that clear discharge can be observed with galactorrhea (pathological spontaneous flow of milk). The reasons for its occurrence are many:

• Neoplasms, appearing due to the violation of the hormonal background in the body of a woman;
• Problems with the thyroid gland;
• Irritating factors (breast stimulation by breast pumps or a child);
• Kidney disease;
• Taking antibiotics or other medications.

If the whole thing is in irritating factors, then it is necessary to wear comfortable underwear, and breastfeeding mothers are less likely to use breast pumps. If the transparent allocation has changed to black, this indicates the development of pathologies. We list the main factors contributing to the appearance of such symptoms.

• Mastopathy - in the mammary glands cystic formations are formed. The main cause is a violation of the hormonal background.
• Mastitis is an inflammation of the tissue and parenchyma of the breast. The disease is mainly breastfeeding women.
• Oncology of mammary glands. Transparent discharge from the nipple sometimes indicates the development of a malignant tumor. In addition to secretions, there are other signs that indicate a tumor: the shape of the nipples changes, there is an unbearable itching in the chest, the area of halos darkens. Often, the affected tumor is placed under the nipple and causes its deformation. A woman can notice a bloody fluid flowing from her breast. At an early stage of development, cancer is treatable.
• Intra-flow papilloma is a benign tumor that forms in the milk ducts. It can cause white and transparent selection. The most vulnerable to this disease are women older than 35 years. The disease is treated successfully, often without surgery.
• Abscess - accumulation of purulent masses in the mammary glands. It is observed mainly in lactating women. After each breast-feeding, it is necessary to treat it with a special solution, a cream to prevent the formation of microcracks, through which an infection can penetrate and cause an abscess.

Take the rule to regularly inspect your breasts and if you find seals of various kinds or deformities of the nipples, immediately contact a specialist. Most likely, you will need to undergo ultrasound, mammography and donate blood. Other examinations may be required. Leave no attention to any discharge from the chest should not be.