I have tightness, cravings and milk flow, etc. since the chances of getting pregnant are slim, what could it be?

25-year-old womana year ago

Hello, for a few days I have been feeling tightness in my belly at the level of my uterus, bloating, hunger pangs and milk flowing from my breasts. I am not late with my period, my tests are negative and I have a sterilet.

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25-year-old woman · a year ago

My period is not late, I have a sterilet and I took a pregnancy test as a precaution which is negative (symptoms: tugging in the uterus, bloating, hunger pangs, milk flowing from the breasts). I already have two children, one 2 years old and one 10 months old. I have not been breastfeeding since June 2022. I had a radioactive iodine treatment in August and I take syntroid

Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago

Hello ma'am, since you have not been breastfeeding for several months, if the milk flow persists, I believe that this situation requires a medical evaluation as a precaution.

Otherwise, when did you first notice this?

25-year-old woman · a year ago

about 1 week, my period is now 4 days late, only a little spotting without more.

Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago

Thanks for the feedback. A 4 day delay does not necessarily indicate an issue, but as a precautionary measure, the milk flow should be evaluated if it persists.

Sincerely,

Tom Samaha, pharmacist

25-year-old woman · a year ago

I had three pregnancies (2 children + one miscarriage) I had milk during my three pregnancies, hence my questioning

Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago

Thanks for the information, I'm sorry for the delay in my response, I hadn't seen the notification!

Yes, it is possible, but you have to make sure there is not an underlying problem :)

25-year-old woman · a year ago

i'm waiting for a call back from my doctor, still no period except for spotting, to be continued...

Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago

Thank you for your feedback, I will remain available if you have any further questions after your appointment or otherwise.

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