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What Causes Irregular Periods While On Breastfeeding?

Hi Doctor , I m a feeding mother for 8 months baby and after delivery first 2 months periods have came but next 6 months didn t come , will this cause any issue. if not during this time if i had intercourse with partner will it cause pregnancy , if pregnancy possibilities are there then can i use Pills after the intercourse. Please clarify me , Thanks
Mon, 2 Mar 2020
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Hi,

Exclusive breast feeding mothers experience absent periods also called as lactational amenorrhea. Secretion of prolactin suppresses gonadal hormones leading to absent periods. It is normal. But if intercourse happens there is definite chance of pregnancy. In order to prevent pregnancy barrier methods of contraception such as condoms can be used, since pills can be secreted in breast milk. Some newer pills such as desogesterol is available which is claimed to be safe in pregnancy can be used after doctor consultation.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Irregular Periods While On Breastfeeding?

Hi, Exclusive breast feeding mothers experience absent periods also called as lactational amenorrhea. Secretion of prolactin suppresses gonadal hormones leading to absent periods. It is normal. But if intercourse happens there is definite chance of pregnancy. In order to prevent pregnancy barrier methods of contraception such as condoms can be used, since pills can be secreted in breast milk. Some newer pills such as desogesterol is available which is claimed to be safe in pregnancy can be used after doctor consultation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician