Major Breast Problems

Katrina565 · 03-07-2003, 02:52 AM

[b]Hello Ladies, I was just wondering if anyone is having the same breast problems as I am. I have a discharge what looks like milk when I shower I notice it when the water hits them. That was in the begining now I notice it all the time. I had this problem before, then I had a breast reduction 3 years ago and now the discharge has come back. I know that pcos realy messes with our hormones I wonder if other pcos women have this problem to. My dr tested my thyroid glands and some other test all came up neg. He gave me the option to take a medication they give women after birth to dry up breast milk, I really dont want to take it though because it is not that much discharge. And I would like to know the cause before taking any more medication. Any advice on this ? Does anyone else have this problem?
Thank you GOD BLESS

happytoknow · 03-07-2003, 05:06 AM

Welcome To SoulCysters

You said that your doctor wanted to give you something they give to women after they give birth to dry up breast milk, but did he tell you that is what the discharge is? I haven't experienced this, but I would definitely get a second opinion before taking a med that you aren't really sure about, especially if your doctor isn't going into details about what the treatment is for. There are so many risks from taking meds that aren't needed or aren't treating the proper thing. Make sure you find out what exactly is going on before starting any new meds. Maybe someone else can give some insight or share their experience. Good luck.

Japan · 03-07-2003, 06:22 AM

Katrina,

I remembered reading something about this in one of the many articles I've read, and after some searching I think I found it:

Quote:

There is a subset of women with PCOS who may present with nipple discharge (galactorrhea) usually in association with infrequent menstrual cycles, and hirsutism. This is usually secondary to elevation of circulating prolactin, and the frequency of this subset may range from 7-10% of afflicted women with PCOS. In these instances the pituitary cells that secrete prolactin (lactotropes) are hyperfunctioning and the presence of a small pituitary microadenoma may or may not be found on MRI testing. The indicated treatment is bromocriptine (Parlodel), a dopamine agonist, which reduces serum prolactin and improves menstrual function and also mood disturbances secondary to the hyperprolactinemia. After a 2-3 month course of bromocriptine, the effectiveness of treatment is assessed and if desired pregnancy is not achieved, additional options listed above may be employed in combination with the bromocriptine treatment. Parenthetically, elevated serum prolactin levels may be found on testing without the presence of galactorrhea. It is necessary to exclude medications that are being taken by the patient which may increase prolactin levels (Thorazine, Compazine, and to a lesser extent Prozac, verapamil etc.).

To read the whole article, click on the Research Articles button on the top of the screen. Then go to Essential PCOS reading. You'll get a list of about 20 articles, this one is item #13.

Hope this helps. I'm sure there are other articles out there that will tell you more.

Good luck!

Katrina565 · 03-07-2003, 06:36 PM

Thank you for the information from the article. the information was really useful I have never read anything about pcos in realation to problems with thet breast. But my Dr. did say that my prolaction level is elevated and biocriptine was what he said I needed to take.
Thanks again
GOD BLESS Katrina