Can men produce breast milk?


	Can men produce breast milk?

dorine

6-2-2007 10:36 AM

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men, lactation, hormones, science

dorine says:

Misbehaving pituitary gland and hormones.

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6-2-2007 5:38 PM

kalibrooke

dorine, you're busy today! great clips!

6-3-2007 7:22 AM

dorine

Couldn't stop. Someone help me!

6-3-2007 1:43 PM

ech0_dancer

thats scary

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