Waiting for the start of desquamation, women face a number of premenstrual symptoms. Colostrum before menstruation - one of them. His appearance provoked not only physiological but also pathological factors.
The presence of clear discharge from the breasts during menstruation (before they occur) can not disturb. To maintain the reproductive functioning is important to determine the cause. In the case of the disease need to undergo treatment.
Content
- physiological causes
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pathological causes
- fibroadenoma
- galactorrhea
- disease of the breast
- Fallopian ductal ectasia
- intraductal papilloma
- injuries
- Malignant tumors
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Prevention of breast disease
physiological causes
If before menstruation actively functioning mammary glands (including the liquid comes in white), probably after 9 months we can expect a baby's birth. Allocation of colostrum before menstruation is often an indication that a woman may be pregnant.
Premature appearance of milk during pregnancy is associated with an active organism generation of certain chemical substances, in particular hormone prolactin. It is responsible for the formation in the breast milk.
Since after fertilization occurs hormonal rearrangement may feel discomfort in the breast when pressed.
Speaking about whether a stand colostrum before menstruation, not to mention the other physiological factors, provoking the manifestation of this symptom:
- oral contraceptives. Virtually all contraceptives provoke hormonal changes, which resulted in colostrum may appear to delay menses from the breast;
- long term administration of some drugs. We are talking about tranquilizers, antidepressants and medicines for the relief of a heart attack;
- hormonal disorders. Its causes are unhealthy lifestyle, emotional stress, physical fatigue and other factors;
- damage to the breast tissue. Injuries of this part of the body can provoke a release of the chest during menstruation;
- disruption of the functioning of the endocrine system. in thyroid failure often leads to galaktoree (spontaneous leakage of milk from the breast);
- active intercourse. When enhanced nipple stimulation may escape from the mammary glands of a transparent liquid. In the absence of strong excitation symptom does not occur;
- renal insufficiency. This disease provokes an excessive accumulation in the zone mammary prolactin. That's kidneys are responsible for the disposal of this chemical.
Also, the appearance of colostrum may indicate violations of the pituitary gland.
pathological causes
Certain diseases and benign tumors in the breast area may facilitate the entry of brown precipitates from mammary glands. For example, this symptom often seen in thyroid diseases. Also it provokes:
- fibroadenoma;
- mastitis breast;
- ectasia;
- oncology;
- polyposis.
fibroadenoma
This is a serious disease in which benign tumor appears in the chest. Fibroadenoma provoked by many factors, chief among which is the hormonal failure.
For a long time this pathology can be asymptomatic. In the presence of tumors in the chest area, pressing any tumor provokes occurrence of strong pain. Nipple with fibroadenoma follows transparent or white liquid.
galactorrhea
Excess prolactin in the body leads to increased activity of the mammary glands. Due to various factors in the milk they produced.
Galactorrhea is not a disease. This word is called the spontaneous release of colostrum from the breast. This phenomenon often occurs when a hormonal imbalance.
Spontaneous leakage of white fluid from the nipples often accompanied by discomfort aching.
disease of the breast
At various seals in the chest, such as mastitis, the woman feels the pain, especially under pressure. Despite this, the pathology is benign.
Diagnosed breast using ultrasound. Upon detection of tumors will be assigned to appropriate therapy.
The main cause of this disease - unhealthy lifestyle. Seals in the nipple area may occur due to frequent use of alcohol and non-compliance with the rules of healthy eating. Also, the appearance of mastitis often associated with the intake of contraceptives.
Fallopian ductal ectasia
Hormonal changes can cause the appearance of involution of mammary ducts. In most cases, ectasia occurs during menopause. Also, this pathology often develops in the premenopausal stage.
When pressed on the nipple of a woman suffering from this disease follows a greenish or brownish liquid. It is sticky and thick. With the development of the mammary gland ductal ectasia strong swell and begin to itch.
For relief of her symptoms appointed antibacterial and anti-inflammatory therapy. Availability complications ectasia should be cause for surgery.
intraductal papilloma
Ailment characterized by chest area benign tumor. With the development of dangerous growths in the milk ducts of it goes light brown liquid having a thick consistency.
When there is a bloody secret, intraductal papilloma easy to injure. When you touch the breast pain is felt the strongest.
The illness occurs in women of all ages, including teenagers. Manifestation of its symptoms depends on the size of the tumors. Large intraductal papilloma provoking severe pain and profuse discharge from the nipple.
injuries
Inflammatory diseases and injuries to the chest often provoke the appearance of premenstrual colostrum. Mechanical trauma to the chest area is often overlooked, but in vain, because it can serve as the beginning of development of malignant disease.
Hematoma formed in the breast, eventually begins to become inflamed. The result is severe pain and nipple stands out clear or white secretion. The presence of yellow secretions may indicate infection of the thoracic duct.
Malignant tumors
When the manifestation of this symptom is not necessary to rule out breast cancer. It is important to remember that deal with the treatment of the disease of malignant nature, which develops as a result of injury or infection, the doctor can only.
Diagnose the presence in the breast area malignancy is possible only after a full examination. In addition to discharge from the nipples, illness characterized by symptoms such as:
- pain in the chest area;
- darkening of the areolas nipples;
- ekzemopodobnye skin changes.
If the cancer has been diagnosed in time, a woman has a good chance of recovery.
Diagnosis and treatment
If the nipple stands colostrum, it is necessary to consult a mammologist. The earlier a specialist diagnoses the illness, which provoked the manifestation of the symptoms, the more likely to recover without the risk of complications.
It is important to know that if there is a tumor in the chest area and manifest other symptoms, including pain on pressure.
Initially mammolog conducts the initial examination, then sends a woman on instrumental examination. Basic diagnostic measures:
- mammography;
- ultrasound;
- general blood analysis;
- ductography.
A blood test is needed to study the level of sex hormones in the blood, such as prolactin.
For the treatment to be prescribed antibiotics. In the presence of tumors in the mammary ducts zone mammolog prescribe drugs having absorbing property. He also prescribe anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial medication.
As for such diseases as mastitis, then the operation is carried out for the relief of her symptoms in most cases.
Prevention of breast disease
Regular cycle - this is the main indicator of normal reproductive function. If for some reason there was a cyclical failure, the woman will face a number of unpleasant consequences, including the emergence of breast colostrum before desquamation. To avoid this, remember that prevention measures:
- palpation of the chest should be performed regularly. It is recommended to attend mammalogy at least 1 time in 2 years;
- select the pill should only gynecologist;
- Stress and depression have become for women the main enemies. Any mental stress are fraught with the emergence of health problems, including the failure of the cycle;
- you need to lead a healthy lifestyle. It is necessary to minimize the bad habits, especially smoking;
- you need to follow the figure. Excess weight - this is the main provocateur ectasia.
One of the indicators of women's health is a regular monthly cycle. If, before the onset of menses from the chest was allocated colostrum and it does not appear the pain and changes in the skin, it may be due to physiological factors. In this case, the lifestyle adjustment will allow to stop the symptom. But do not forget about the risk of developing a serious disease. Should regularly be inspected by a specialist.