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What Causes Delayed Menstruation Postpartum?
I had a baby 3 months ago and am breastfeeding. I haven t had a period yet. I m not on any form of birth control. The last week and a half I ve been crampy and every once in a while when I wipe will have pinkish discharge. Any ideas of what this is caused by
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
Hello,
From the time of conception, a woman's body goes through a lot of changes, all alongside the changing levels of hormones.
Therefore, as long as a mother is breastfeeding her baby, the hormone remains actively in circulation and prevents the ovulation process.
Immediately after having the baby, the postpartum bleeding occurs for a few days and then stops.
Usually, there is a considerable gap between postpartum bleeding and the first regular period.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Prabhash Verma,
General & Family Physician
From the time of conception, a woman's body goes through a lot of changes, all alongside the changing levels of hormones.
Therefore, as long as a mother is breastfeeding her baby, the hormone remains actively in circulation and prevents the ovulation process.
Immediately after having the baby, the postpartum bleeding occurs for a few days and then stops.
Usually, there is a considerable gap between postpartum bleeding and the first regular period.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Prabhash Verma,
General & Family Physician
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