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Menstrual Cycle
Hello sir /ma'am
I want to ask for my wife 29/F, mother of 15 month old baby. Before pregnancy her menstrual cycle was of exactly 25 days. Now(1 yr after delivery) her cycle fluctuates between 20 - 24 days with heavy bleeding lasting for 4 - 5 days.
Is it normal. Kindly advise
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Menstrual cycle pattern may change after delivery of baby due to hormonal variation.
Needs evaluation and treatment.
If rest comes normal then it's physiological, but always to be evaluated.
Next Steps
Watch for heavy bleeding, if heavy blood loss then proper evaluation.
Health Tips
Monitor your menstrual cycle pattern.
Drink plenty of water and fluids.
Eat healthy full mixed diet.
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Dr. V.Suguna
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Post delivery menstrual disturbances do occur
U can treat by giving oc pills from 5th day of periods to 25th day of periods daily
U can use Femilon
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Dr. Pooja Mehta
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
27 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Its not normal
Next Steps
Get an ultrasound TVS done
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
It's not normal, get ultrasound done.
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