Can men have colostrum? Unpacking the possibility of male lactation
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In a 1982 study published in PubMed, researchers analyzed the breast secretion of a 27-year-old male with galactorrhea, finding that the liquid contained constituents within the range of female colostrum. This surprising fact reveals that, under certain circumstances, men can have colostrum or a very similar secretion, though it is not a normal physiological occurrence and signals a medical issue that needs investigation.
