Future Health Frontiers Q&A Women’s Health

What's the matter with nipple leakage?

Asked by:Skye

Asked on:Apr 09, 2026 05:38 PM

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  • Christiana Christiana

    Apr 09, 2026

      Avoid irritation to your nipples, such as checking for nipple leakage frequently. Because, irritation can actually perpetuate the leakage problem. In addition to the normal physiological functions of the breasts, other causes of nipple leakage may also be:

      Cysts: Nipple discharge in lactating women is usually due to cysts.

      Papilloma: Papilloma is a small, benign tumor that grows in the milk ducts.

      Breast leakage: Nipple discharge related to breast leakage is usually a clear white liquid oozing out.

      Breast bloating: Breast bloating is one of the most common causes of nipple discharge.

      Breast cancer: The chance of breast cancer causing nipple discharge is very low, but nipple discharge may also indicate intraductal breast cancer or invasive breast cancer. If your discharge is bloody, spontaneous, and only occurs on one breast, you need to consult a doctor promptly.

      Injuries: The impact of the air bag in a car accident or the impact on the breast during sports can cause nipple discharge.

      Fibrocystic changes: Fibrocystic changes in the breasts cause the breasts to become enlarged and fragile, and may ooze clear yellow to light green fluid.

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