why does my nipple get wrinkly when hard?
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Your nipples are very sensitive little organs! When they are stimulated either by touch, cold temperatures or sexual arousal, they harden (actually become erect) and part of that response is for the brown part (the areola) to shrink and wrinkle. It is kind of like a muscle contraction.
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A. Yes, if us safe. Cracked nipples or sore nipples generally caused by faulty attachment of the baby to breast during feeding. It can be healed by applying hind milk on the nipples, warm compress over breast.
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Flat Nipples They don't respond to cold or arousal. Many women have nipples that appear flat most of the time, but then become erect when they're exposed to cold temperature or sexual stimulation.
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Those bumps are Montgomery tubercles — glands that release substances to lubricate your nipples and alert your baby when it's time to eat. Hormone changes during pregnancy can cause these glands to enlarge. They're nothing to worry about, and will go away once your hormone levels are back to normal.
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If one or both of your nipples suddenly become inverted, it could be a sign of breast cancer. You may also notice: A lump or thickness in your breast. Dimples or other skin changes on your breast.
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Sometimes sore nipples develop when the baby begins to suck harder because he or she is not getting milk quickly. This often is caused by: Improper positioning. Problems with latching on.
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Women may develop a yeast infection on their breast while pregnant or breastfeeding. Wearing poorly fitted shirts or bras can cause irritating friction against the skin or result in sweat becoming trapped in the folds of the skin. Having excess body fat can create skin folds where yeast infections may develop.
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You may first notice darkening nipples during puberty. At this time, your ovaries have begun to make the hormone estrogen. This hormonal change leads to fat accumulation within your breast tissue. As your breasts grow, your nipples may become raised and the areolae may become darker in color.
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Nipple Erection/Hardness You might have heard stories about nipples staying hard once they're pierced, but this doesn't always happen. They may stay erect for a while, but once your body gets used to the piercings, your nipples will more than likely relax.
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Older women may experience tenderness if cysts develop in their breasts. Nipple tenderness in women of all ages can be caused by dry skin, injury, or friction. Breast tenderness can also be an early symptom of pregnancy. If your period is late and you've had unprotected sex, you should take a pregnancy test.
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Breastfeeding Your nipples may also become hard when your baby feeds because of the stimulation. But hard nipples during breastfeeding could also be a sign of mastitis. In fact, breastfeeding is one of the most common causes of breast tissue infections in mothers.
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Hormonal changes. The normal hormonal changes in a woman's monthly cycle can also trigger nipple and breast soreness. These symptoms are usually felt in the days just before her period starts, when increases in estrogen and progesterone levels draw more liquid to the breasts and cause them to feel swollen.
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Yes, it is totally normal to have small bumps on the dark skin around the nipple (the areola). The bumps are called Montgomery tubercles; they secrete oil (produced by glands beneath the skin) that helps lubricate the areola and nipple during pregnancy and lactation.
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The normal hormonal changes in a woman's monthly cycle can also trigger nipple and breast soreness. These symptoms are usually felt in the days just before her period starts, when increases in estrogen and progesterone levels draw more liquid to the breasts and cause them to feel swollen.
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Nipple pain during pregnancy Nipple pain is also common during pregnancy or breastfeeding. The breasts may become larger and feel sore. The nipples and areola may darken and ache, and small bumps may pop up around the nipples. Well-fitting support bras may help reduce friction and ease soreness.
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Skin irritation Friction from clothing or other materials can cause a kind of burning pain that feels similar to a rug burn. The pain may be constant or come and go. Other potential causes of nipple irritation include: an allergic reaction to new clothing, laundry detergent, or beauty products.
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The areola contains small glands called Montgomery's glands, which lubricate the nipple during breastfeeding . Some women get sore, cracked or painful nipples in the early days of breastfeeding. Sore nipples are the most common breastfeeding complication and the most common reason women give up breastfeeding .