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Im a breastfeeding mother of 12 months child. I didn't get my periods yet after delivery.its been 1 year. Is it normal or a cause of worry?
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Because of breastfeeding ur periods may be delayed for a long time but u need to check for pregnancy also. Sometimes pregnancy can happen in lactational period even without any menses.
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Do a pregnancy test
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Please get your urine pregnancy test done and consult a Gynaecologist. Even if your urine pregnancy test is negative you should consult a Gynaecologist for advice regarding contraception.
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Dr. Varnica Psyche
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Chennai
Normal but need to rule out pregnancy
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Dr. Dhvanee Desai
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
8 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Yes this can happen when you are breast feeding. But if you are not using any contraceptives and indulging in unprotected sexual activities then please do a urine pregnancy test and an ultrasound to rule out pregnancy.
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
It is normal if you are not pregnant
This is called lactational ammenorrhea
Because of the hormonal changes of breastfeeding you don't get your periods
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Dr. Ankita Upadhyay
Obstetrics & Gynecology
9 yrs exp
Bhopal
If u are regularly breastfeeding, it is possible.
But get a pregnancy test done to confirm that there is no pregnancy.
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Sudha Singh
Gynecologist
34 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi It’s normal to have no period during 1styr of Breast feeding that is called lactation Amenorrhoea but you you have consult yr doctor for rule out pregnancy it may happen some time that during this period may conceive means become pregnant .
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Al least 1 UPT urine test
2 Sonography
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Dr. Sayali Dhalwade
Obstetrician
15 yrs exp
Pune
Hello
It's normal
It's called lactational amenorrhea
But now periods can be induced by medication
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
It's normal.
Pregnancy can also happen if no protection is used.
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