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What Causes Delayed Menstruation Postpartum?
Question: Hi dr. I had c section on 6th August. I haven't got my periods yet. Is it normal or I should be concerned? And what all measures to be taken for this?
Brief Answer:
Its normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Delayed periods or no periods are common after childbirth.
This is due to breastfeeding, which causes hormonal changes in the body leading to absence of periods.
You will resume your periods once your baby is weaned.
However, sometimes ovulation may occur during this period and pregnancy may occur if there is unprotected intercourse.
I will suggest you to get a urine pregnancy test, if there is any unprotected intercourse history.
No medical measures are required for this if the test is negative.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Its normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Delayed periods or no periods are common after childbirth.
This is due to breastfeeding, which causes hormonal changes in the body leading to absence of periods.
You will resume your periods once your baby is weaned.
However, sometimes ovulation may occur during this period and pregnancy may occur if there is unprotected intercourse.
I will suggest you to get a urine pregnancy test, if there is any unprotected intercourse history.
No medical measures are required for this if the test is negative.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
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Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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