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Irregular Periods
I am lactating mother of 6months old. My periods are not yet regular. In January I took medicine for periods advised by Dr. , after that it was for 4days. But after February my period is not coming yet. Is it normal?
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Yes , its normal to have irregular cycles during lactation.
But for safer side, Do UPT.
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Please get your urine pregnancy test done. If negative please get an intrauterine contraceptive device fitted.
When you have irregular periods in the post delivery period you may still have occasional ovulation. And that is the time when you can conceive and may not know for the next 2-3 months.
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It is normal
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Yes,it is absolutely normal to not have periods while lactating.But at the same time you still can get pregnant and need to take precautions for that.
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
Gynecologist
12 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Thats normal during Breastfeeding.
Do pregnancy test every month.
Use Barrier contraception
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
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Jaipur
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Dr. T Meena
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6 yrs exp
Chennai
Yes. It is completely normal to have irregular periods while breastfeeding.
But if you are sexually active so Pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy.
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Dr. Pratibha P S
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10 yrs exp
Bangalore
breastfeeding you will have irregular period
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
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32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Its normal when you are breastfeeding.
But do a pregnancy test if you are sexually active.
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