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Periods delay after delivery
I dont get my periods after delivery.. Still 4 months completed but didn't get my periods back... Am a breastfeeding mother... Is it normal? When did my periods start?
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During lactation there is lack of ovulation and hence menstruation called Lactational amenorrhoea . But contraception is very important as pregnancy can be missed
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Dr. Gunjan Agrawal
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16 yrs exp
Jaipur
Please consult for proper discussion.
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Dr. Aarti Jiyani
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10 yrs exp
Surat
Check for pregnancy
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
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10 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Prakruthi Mahamani
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4 yrs exp
Bangalore
If you are sexually active do a urine pregnancy test. Otherwise it's quite normal to not have periods during breastfeeding.
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