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Being A Lactating Mother, Why Am I Loosing My Weight And Having Loss Of Appetite?
After havin my 3 baby I have drastically lossed weight I'm almost anerexic I have loss of appetite I am moody I don't like having sex anymor,I'm always tired my stomach cramps a lot my back pains.I am breastfeedin at the moment my baby is a year old I've never had a period since the birth of my baby.please help me
Tue, 31 Mar 2020
Hello,
Weight loss while lactating is expected. However, if it is concerning then hormonal issues like hyperthyroidism, the possibility of depression needs to be ruled out. Please be advised to follow up with your OBGYN.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
Weight loss while lactating is expected. However, if it is concerning then hormonal issues like hyperthyroidism, the possibility of depression needs to be ruled out. Please be advised to follow up with your OBGYN.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
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