Inverted nipples are worth investigating

New changes in your breast that cause your nipple to become inverted are worth investigating with your doctor. Especially if it is associated with nipple discharge or with  a new bump in your breast. Talk with your doctor, get an exam by your doctor and consider a mammogram if you have not done so already. However, an inverted nipple can be a normal variant, particularly if you have had it for a long time.

If you have always had an inverted nipple then the chance that this is related to breast cancer is very very slim. If the inversion came about over the course of several weeks or months, then this is reason for concern and you should seek an appointment with a physician.

With breast cancer, inverted nipples can be caused from a growing tumor under the nipple distorting and creating traction on the overlying areolar tissue or breast ductal system. If one has always had a nipple inversion, it is usually from lack of support or lack of a foundation in the breast tissue beneath the nipple. This is more of developmental problem and does not necessarily need treatment unless the appearance is an issue or for hygienic reasons.