What Causes Absence Of Periods After C Section Delivery?

Posted on Wed, 21 May 2014

Question: Hi ,
It has been 5 months(dec) now that I had my C section of my first baby and I am feeding my baby regularly.
Normal bleeding after C section was there till Feb . But from there on I did not get my periods till now. I also got my pregnancy test done recently and it resulted in -ve. WOuld like to know the reason.

Thanks in Advance

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is because of breast feeding

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for your query.

I have read your query and understand your concern. From your query I have understood that you did not get your periods after the month of february and you are breastfeeding your baby regularly.

You are not getting your periods because of breastfeeding. Almost all mothers who are fully breastfeeding their babies are free of menstrual periods for the first six months. This is called lactational amenorrhea.

Ovulation does not take place and you do not have menstrual periods. The exact duration of amenorrhea depends on each woman's nursing pattern and on her own physiology.

Regards
Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (1 hour later)

So should I think that it is contraceptive. There is no chance of getting pregnant in these days. It keeps me worrying that may be I may get pregnant . Ofcourse we use methods to prevent it stil it worrys me. Can I get copper T to prevent else should I wait for my first period to arrive. Kindly let me know.

Can I also start my exercise also from now?.

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Mostly yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

The answer is yes to all your questions. Will explain in detail as below:

So should I think that it is contraceptive.
A. Yes it is a natural contraceptive. But you never know nature. What if your next cycle is due. In such a case you will ovulate for this month and may get pregnant.

There is no chance of getting pregnant in these days. It keeps me worrying that may be I may get pregnant . Ofcourse we use methods to prevent it stil it worrys me.
A. Yes there is a valid reason to worry as you may start ovulating before you get your next periods.

Can I get copper T to prevent else should I wait for my first period to arrive.
A. You can get a copper-t to prevent.

Can I also start my exercise also from now?.
A. Yes you can start your exercises. Start with mild exercises and slowly increase the intensity as your stamina increases.

Hope it helps.

Dr Vaishalee

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