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Does Anyone Else Produce Milk When Not Pregnant?

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Red River, NM

I tend to do this when women around me are pregnant, often before they know or have said anything. My doctor said this was normal a long time ago when a mother may not live through birth. Other women often produced milk at the same time, even though they weren't pregnant in case they needed to care for the baby. Apparently, I am one of the lucky ones that do this
Only thing is, it doesn't just cause me to produce milk, it messes with my cycle as well.... The last time this happened, the girl… read more

December 6, 2017
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No you aren't the only one. I'm on medications like an SSRI that raises prolactin levels. The last time I've checked with my doctor they've said my prolactin levels were normal and I would still lactate. I've been having this problem and it's quite embarrassing actually. I walked into the Target one day and didn't realize it was leaking through my bra and my green cardigan. And I suffered from mastitis or a blocked milk duct years ago. It was really painful. It's common, it's actually called a "lactation disorder".

December 31, 2017
A myPCOSteam Member

not me but it does happen to my wife! a co worker of hers was pregnant and she experienced this, not to the same degree as you but it did seem to happen!

December 6, 2017

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