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Develop and improve products. List of Partners vendors. Just as breasts come in all shapes and sizes, there are different types of nipples. This means the nipples stick out slightly. Because they're loaded with nerve endings, the nipples become erect due to stimuli like cold, touch, and sexual activity. There are also differences within the nipple types. Some face forward. Others point sideways. Many people have nipples that aren't alike.
Knowing this may come as a relief if you've worried that your nipples are not "normal. This article looks at the differences among nipple types and what causes them. It also explores why nipple changes may be a sign of something more serious that you need to get checked out. Even among protruding nipples there are differences from one person to the next.
Nipples stick out from the areola that surrounds them, but some do so more than others. Some may be "puffy," with an areola that rounds outward. All nipples have small bumps on the areola called Montgomery glands, or areolar glands.
These glands produce lipoid fluid, which helps to keep the entire areola and nipple area moist and smooth. Beyond differences in size, nipples can also vary in color.
The areola can range from very pale to a deep brown, depending on your skin color. It's common for the area to get darker during pregnancy. These extra nipples don't cause any problems, though they may lactate release milk if you breastfeed. Inverted nipples do not stick out the way protruding nipples do.
Instead, they are tucked in below the surface of the skin. Nipple inversion is a usually a variation you're born with. This usually happens when breast tissue holds tightly to the base of the nipple, enough to prevent it from sticking out.
It also may be because of shortening in the milk ducts themselves; these ducts pass through the breast and open into the top of the nipples. Nipple sensitivity varies from person to person, but inverted nipples should be as sensitive as nipples that point outward. In some cases, the nipples are inverted most of the time but they will become erect and protrude with stimulation. In others, the nipples won't pop out at all. If you've had them all your life, inverted nipples are usually harmless, though they can sometimes make breastfeeding more difficult.
If inverted nipples occur later in life, or are a change from your protruding nipples, this is known as acquired nipple retraction. This may be a sign of a medical condition like breast cancer and should be checked out by your healthcare provider. Some women find inverted nipples upsetting because of how they look. There are some options for reversing the direction of these nipples. For mild inversion, some self-retraction devices and vacuum approaches have been used.
The results, however, are often modest at best and are not usually a long-term solution. Hi there, totally understand why you're worried but I had the exact same symptom earlier in the year. I'm 27 and my nipple randomly inverted and then came back out when I touched it - I took a photo of it and showed it to my GP. She referred me for breast screening and I was absolutely terrified.
They gave me an ultrasound and there were no lumps behind my nipple or elsewhere in my breast. The specialist I saw there explained that random nipple inversion can happen and is usually hormonal - pill or menstruation related. She reassured me that there was nothing to be concerned about but to come back if I had any other new symptoms. It really put my mind at ease.
This is just my experience with it so if you are concerned I would definitely go to your GP as they are best placed to advise you. Get yourself checked out for your own peace of mind but it's really good that you're aware of your breasts and any changes that happen! Welcome to our forum, although I'm sorry to hear of the symptoms that have brought you here.
Hopefully, at your age this is hormonal and, nothing to worry about. However, breast cancer is not usually painful, so you are just as well to get this checked out. Thank you so much it hasn't happened since!! Thank you so much! It hasn't happened since and my skin was getting bad around the same time hormonal acne so that was the problem, thank you so much for putting my mind at ease, really means a lot!
Many thanks for letting us know how you got on. I am delighted to hear that nothing untoward has happened since and, that the changes in your skin were due to hormonal acne. I sincerely hope that you don't get any further problem with your nipples, but, if you do, make sure to get it checked out with your GP.
Last night I discovered that my right nipple was inverted, I've never noticed this before! I'm 26 and on the pill. Breast cancer also causes other breast changes. If a person notices any of these changes, such as a scaly, swollen nipple, or nipple discharge, they should see a doctor. There are three grades of nipple inversion, depending on the degree of inversion and mobility of the nipple:.
While inverted nipples can make breastfeeding challenging, a baby can latch over the entire areola, bringing the nipple to the back of the throat. This means that breastfeeding is usually possible with inverted nipples. Also, nipple stimulation often causes the nipples to protrude, and there are various techniques to try. Some women find that their inverted nipples may begin to protrude naturally during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Nipple sensitivity varies from one person to the next, but a person with inverted nipples often experiences the same degree of sensation as a person with protruding nipples. In most cases, an inverted nipple is nothing to worry about and does not require treatment. Many males and females have inverted nipples from birth. However, if a person notices a change in the shape of their nipple, they should see a doctor.
Changes, especially those that occur over a short period, can signal an underlying health condition. It is fairly common and can often be temporarily corrected with manual stimulation.
Some people prefer permanent correction with cosmetic surgery. Anyone who notices a change in the shape, size, or texture of the breast or nipple should see a doctor. A look at nipple fissures, cracks in the skin of the nipple and areola.
Included is detail on the prevention, and how they are related to pregnancy. Learn about different causes of white spots on the nipples, including those linked with breast-feeding.
We also look at other symptoms and treatments. Itchy nipples are a common complaint, especially in the initial weeks of breastfeeding. In this article, learn about the causes of itchy nipples and…. Nipple pain is a common occurrence in menstruating, pregnant, or breast-feeding women.
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