Effective Solutions for Clogged Milk Ducts After Childbirth
Breastfeeding. Blocked milk ducts? Hello, doctor. My wife has been breastfeeding our baby for nine days since giving birth. She is experiencing some issues with a hard lump in the areola area while trying to massage and clear the milk ducts. What are some effective ways to addres...
Dr. Chen Xuhui Reply:
Breast engorgement should be relieved by expressing milk or allowing the baby to suckle. During this transitional period, initially, the baby may not latch on effectively, but it will improve over time. It is recommended to consume lecithin or use an electric breast pump, massage...[Read More] Effective Solutions for Clogged Milk Ducts After Childbirth
Understanding Breast Lumps: Causes, Concerns, and Treatment Options
There is a lump in the breast? Hello, doctor. I recently noticed a lump under my breast that resembles a pimple or an abscess. It is red, swollen, and painful to the touch, and feels hard. When I try to squeeze it, a little pus and fluid come out, similar to an immature pimple. I...
Dr. Cai Yonglong Reply:
Dear Ms. Hsiao-Fang, The source of acne or sebaceous gland inflammation is due to bacterial infection and inflammation of the sebaceous glands in the dermis. This condition can also occur on the skin of the breast and the areola. However, breast cancer originates from the breast...[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps: Causes, Concerns, and Treatment Options
Understanding Painful Lumps Near the Areola: What You Need to Know
I have a round hard lump in my breast? There is a round hard lump in the area of the areola that is painful and swollen, causing discomfort and pain when wearing a bra.
Dr. Yang Wangjun Reply:
Hello, regarding your inquiry, here are the responses: (1) There are many causes for breast lumps or hard masses, including: 1. Breast infections or abscesses, which typically occur in breastfeeding women. 2. Benign tumors: such as granulosa cell tumors, fibroadenomas, phyllod...[Read More] Understanding Painful Lumps Near the Areola: What You Need to Know
Understanding Bumps on Nipples: Causes and Care for Nursing Mothers
Is it a blister? I am breastfeeding and have been doing so for over two months. Now I notice small bumps on my nipples, and when I press them, there is a slight pain. I'm not sure if these are what people refer to as small blisters, and they don't look like typical blis...
Dr. Chen Changfu Reply:
Many breast ducts open separately at the nipple. The small white spots you described on the nipple are likely the openings of these milk ducts. The bumps on the areola are the openings of sebaceous glands in the areola skin, which serve to prevent the areola skin from becoming dr...[Read More] Understanding Bumps on Nipples: Causes and Care for Nursing Mothers
Understanding White Bumps on the Areola: Causes and When to Seek Help
Areola? I have a white bump on my areola that looks like a pimple. It doesn't hurt, and when I squeeze it, a thick white discharge comes out. It has been there for a long time! Could it be a blocked milk duct? Should I see a doctor?
Dr. Zhuang Zhijian Reply:
Hello, thank you for your inquiry. I would like to respond to your question and provide the following recommendation: I suggest that you go directly to a gynecologist or a breast surgeon for further examination. Wishing you safety and happiness![Read More] Understanding White Bumps on the Areola: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Breast Pain: Causes and When to Seek Medical Advice
Breast pain and swelling..? Hello, I would like to ask... I have a history of polycystic ovary syndrome, and in recent years, I have been taking progesterone or birth control pills to regulate my menstrual cycle. However, since my last menstrual cycle (around September 21), I hav...
Dr. Li Guanghan Reply:
Hello: Please first have a breast examination at the breast surgery department, and simultaneously consult your obstetrician-gynecologist to see if any adjustments to your medication are needed. Hsinchu City Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.[Read More] Understanding Breast Pain: Causes and When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Breast Areola Bumps: Causes and Concerns for New Mothers
Lesion Hello Doctor: I have many protrusions of varying sizes on both of my areolas, which are slightly painful when pressed. The color appears to be somewhat skin-toned. I'm not sure when they started, but I know they have been present since I gave birth to my first child (...
Dr. Chen Changfu Reply:
The areola contains many protrusions of varying sizes, known as accessory mammary glands, which may become more prominent due to milk engorgement during breastfeeding. Please continue to breastfeed with confidence.[Read More] Understanding Breast Areola Bumps: Causes and Concerns for New Mothers
Understanding White Bumps on the Areola: Causes and Solutions
Pimples on the areola? Hello, doctor. I have a question for you. Yesterday while taking a shower, I noticed something that looks like a pimple with a white head on my areola. It doesn't hurt unless I press on it. What could this be? What should I do now? What could have caus...
Dr. Lin Zhaopei Reply:
It could be folliculitis. You can wait a few more days for the inflammation to mature and then drain it, or you can visit a clinic to get medication.[Read More] Understanding White Bumps on the Areola: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Areola Itching: Causes and Care for Women
Areola itching I have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and over the past few years, during times when my menstrual period is absent for a long time (usually in winter), I experience itching around the areola, sometimes accompanied by slight pain. I often subconsciously scratch i...
Dr. Li Guanghan Reply:
Hello: Please inquire with the Breast Surgery Department at Hsinchu Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.[Read More] Understanding Areola Itching: Causes and Care for Women
Understanding Growths on the Areola: When to Seek Medical Advice
Small nodules on the areola? Hello Doctor: I have developed small, granular growths on my areola that are the same color as the areola itself. I left them alone, but I noticed that they are getting larger, almost the same size as my nipple. Recently, I also noticed some new small...
Dr. Li Guanghan Reply:
Hello: Please consult or seek treatment from the breast surgery department at Hsinchu Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.[Read More] Understanding Growths on the Areola: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Nipple Concerns: When to See a Doctor and Color Changes
Nipple My nipples are larger than average... sometimes they itch... is it necessary to see a doctor for this condition? If so, which specialist should I consult? Also, how can I change the color of my nipples and areolas from dark to pink?
Dr. Xu Junzheng Reply:
Generally, no treatment is necessary. For concerns regarding color, you may consult a plastic surgeon. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Nipple Concerns: When to See a Doctor and Color Changes
Understanding Painful Nodules in the Areola: Causes and Concerns
Lump I have a small hard lump in my areola that is somewhat swollen and painful. I went to the doctor for a fine needle aspiration, and the results were normal, although it was taken from the problematic area of the areola. However, it hasn't gone away! Recently, there has b...
Dr. Zheng Chengjie Reply:
Due to the lack of clinical examination, it is difficult to confirm the condition. However, it is suspected that it could be an infection or possibly the Montgomery glands that are normally present on the areola. It is recommended to consult a general surgeon, obstetrician-gyneco...[Read More] Understanding Painful Nodules in the Areola: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Breast Cysts: Pain, Risks, and What to Expect
Breast cysts? Hello, doctor: Six months ago, I experienced chest pain and underwent an ultrasound examination in the obstetrics and gynecology department, where I was informed that it was a simple cyst. Now, I experience pain every time before my menstrual period. Could this lead...
Dr. Li Guanghan Reply:
Hello: Please consult or visit the Breast Surgery Department at Hsinchu Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.[Read More] Understanding Breast Cysts: Pain, Risks, and What to Expect
Understanding Symptoms of High Prolactin Levels in Women
Elevated prolactin levels? What symptoms are associated with elevated prolactin levels? My menstrual cycle is quite regular, but recently after this last period ended, my breasts feel swollen, and when I press on the areola firmly, a small drop of milk comes out (which usually do...
Dr. Wei Fumao Reply:
Elevated prolactin levels typically result in the absence of menstruation. A blood test can determine if prolactin levels are elevated.[Read More] Understanding Symptoms of High Prolactin Levels in Women
Understanding the Normal Bumps on Your Areola and Nipple
Nipple issues? The small bumps between the areola and the nipple are likely Montgomery glands, which are normal anatomical structures. These glands are sebaceous glands that secrete an oily substance to lubricate and protect the nipple during breastfeeding. It is completely norma...
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
The small bumps between the areola and the nipple are known as Montgomery glands. They are normal anatomical structures that secrete a lubricating substance to help protect the nipple during breastfeeding. It is completely normal to have these glands, and they can vary in size an...[Read More] Understanding the Normal Bumps on Your Areola and Nipple
Signs of Early Pregnancy: Understanding Delayed Periods and Symptoms
Could you please clarify if this is a question about whether someone is pregnant? Hello Dr. Lu: I am the baby who asked you a question on May 24. My period has still not arrived. If it is a case of menstrual irregularity, how many days can it be delayed at most? After how many da...
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
My period has been delayed and still hasn't arrived. If it's a case of menstrual irregularity, how late can it be? It can vary, possibly from one to two weeks or even up to two months. I think I may have misused the emergency contraceptive pill, as I took both pills at ...[Read More] Signs of Early Pregnancy: Understanding Delayed Periods and Symptoms
Understanding Nipple Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Nipple pain Hello, doctor. I have noticed small pimples on and around my areolas on both sides. Is this normal? Recently, I felt a vague pain in my left nipple, and there was white discharge. When I squeezed it, a white substance resembling a cyst and large pimples mixed with blo...
Dr. Li Guanghan Reply:
Hello: If there is abnormal discharge or blood from the nipple or areola, it is advisable to seek medical attention immediately, specifically from a breast surgeon. National Hsinchu Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.[Read More] Understanding Nipple Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Eczema and Breast Issues: When to Seek Medical Advice
Breast issues Dear Dr. Chen, I have been experiencing persistent itching of the nipples, which became more severe last year. A lighter-colored ring has developed around the areola. I visited the hospital, and the doctor diagnosed it as eczema. After applying medication, the itch...
Dr. Chen Xunche Reply:
Hello! Based on your description, the issue with the nipple may be due to duct obstruction, which can lead to inflammation and pain. You can apply warm compresses to the breast. If the effect is not significant, it is advisable to seek medical attention for an accurate diagnosis ...[Read More] Understanding Eczema and Breast Issues: When to Seek Medical Advice
How to Reduce the Size of Your Areola: Tips and Solutions
Areola If my areola is significantly larger than that of most women, what can I do to reduce its size?
Dr. Zhong Wenzhen Reply:
Hello: The areola is a natural process of melanin deposition during breast development, related to hormone secretion. Allowing it to develop naturally and accepting your body is the correct attitude. Attempting to reduce its size is not advisable (except through surgical procedur...[Read More] How to Reduce the Size of Your Areola: Tips and Solutions
Understanding Nipple Changes: When to Seek Medical Attention
Nipple dysplasia Hello! I have eczema, and about five months ago, I developed a lesion on my right nipple. After four months, it became itchy and then scabbed over. I have experienced scabbing before, but this time it is more severe. Not only is the areola ulcerated and very itch...
Dr. Chen Xunche Reply:
Dear Jasmine: Please schedule an appointment with the Breast Surgery Clinic as soon as possible to establish a diagnosis. Dr. Hsun-Che Chen, Chief of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei.[Read More] Understanding Nipple Changes: When to Seek Medical Attention