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Colostrum leaking... haven't breastfed for 4 years. A VERY early sign of pregnancy?

I have noticed recently that after sex (and when my husband plays with my breasts) that I leak some colostrum. I have not breastfed in over 4 years. I also do regular self-exams and haven't noticed any lumps or other possible signs of cancer. My breasts are horribly swollen and tender tho... could this be a sign of pregnancy? My period isn't late... yet. Has anyone else had colostrum leak when it's not related to pregnancy or breastfeeding? I've looked into mastitis. If it continues I will definitely go to the doc, but it's the same in both breasts, so I don't think it's an infection.

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1. Could possibly be mastitis - you should see your doctor for antibiotics if necessary. Found the following on www.drkoop.com after doing a search under mastitis (you can find lots more info there). It's nothing serious, but you do need to get it cleared up. Mastitis; Infection - breast tissue; Breast abscess Symptoms Breast pain Breast lump Breast enlargement on one side only Swelling , tenderness, redness, and warmth in breast tissue Nipple discharge (may contain pus) Nipple sensation changes Itching Tender or enlarged lymph nodes in armpit on the same side Fever Signs and tests In women who are not breast-feeding, testing may include mammography or breast biopsy. Otherwise, tests are usually not necessary.