Inverted nipple please help!

Hey I was hoping someone could help me out!

Recently I have started studying radiotherapy at uni. Of course within classes we have been talking about symptoms of cancer, ie inverted nipples etc. One time I was having a shower and found 1 of my nipples were inverted. I’m not sure if I have always had it or if it is just a recent occurrence. Also I’m not sure if I just noticed it because we were talking about it in class and I was paranoid. When I’m cold the inverted nipple sticks out (I’m not sure if it does or not if it is a sign of cancer?) . Also is it normal to only have 1 inverted nipple? I’m only 19! Any help would be amazing! 

  • Hi Lottie, please try not to worry, I'm sure it's perfectly normal. I am nearly 60 and have had 1 inverted nipple all my life. I was diagnosed with breast cancer 5 years ago (not in the breast with the inverted nipple). My mother and older sister also have it and neither of them has ever had breast cancer. It would be very rare for someone your age to get breast cancer. f you are worried see your Gp for reassurance. If it bothers you I do know it can be corrected with a minor operation. Hope this helps x

     

     

  • Hi not trying to be rude (me being male) but have your bust got any bigger. My wife put some weight on her bust got a bit bigger and nipples inverted worried she checked with doctor he said OK it's the pieces joined to the nipples have got tight they won't expand so they get pulled inside they have been in over 5 years now they have to be cleaned now and again but no trouble yet if your not sure check with GP good luck.

    Billy 

  • Hi Lottie

    first step is to go to doctor and get it checked, it’s true that inverted nipple can be a symptom so always good to check.. my mum has inverted nipples she is 82, I inherited it in my 20’s (thanks mum lol) I got it checked and I’m fine, I am now 60.. 

    The specialist will explain what causes it, but please check it out.

    X

  • Hey Lottie and others, I'm only 15 (almost 16) but this morning when I woke up, as I was getting ready for a shower, I noticed I had inverted nipples - both of them. I'm super worried that it might be breast cancer or something. I've been researching it all day and they all say to get it checked with a doctor but rn 8 dont have a doctors as they kicked us out because we dont live close enough anymore. And also I'm super nervous and embarrassed about it. I really dont want to go.

    Also once I found it this morning I retrieved them and they half/ kind of went back to normal. Through out the day they have been inverting and I have been retrieving them. I'm not sure if I should be doing that but I'm scared and dont want to tell my mum. 

     

    I really need help rn : (

     

    P.s. to Lottie // did you find out what the reason was and are you ok now??