Nipple changes can occur in response to a lover's caress, a baby's cry, during breastfeeding, or sometimes from a medical condition. Not all nipple changes are breast cancer, but knowing which are expected changes and which are signs of disease is critical to your breast health.
Nipple and Areola Anatomy
Your nipple is the focal point of each breast -- a small, sensitive, raised area in the center of theareola. Each nipple contains ducts through which breast milk flows during breastfeeding.
Nipples and areolas can vary in size, shape and coloration, so resist comparing them to any others.
During pregnancy and breastfeeding, your nipples and areolas can change to prepare for nursing. Nipples should be examined as part of your monthly breast self-exam.
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