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Is Delayed Periods After Child Birth Caused By Weight Loss?
Hi im late on my period over a month snd two weeks late and I just had a baby 4 months ago I never missed a period before but I have lost over 30 pounds since giving birth could that be a reason why I don t really eat that much could that also be reason why
Hi, I think losing too much weight can be a reason of irregular periods. If you are breast feeding, then it can also be a reason of getting delayed periods. But do a urine pregnancy test just to rule out pregnancy because pregnancy can occur anytime after 3 months of delivery.
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Is Delayed Periods After Child Birth Caused By Weight Loss?
Hi, I think losing too much weight can be a reason of irregular periods. If you are breast feeding, then it can also be a reason of getting delayed periods. But do a urine pregnancy test just to rule out pregnancy because pregnancy can occur anytime after 3 months of delivery.