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What Causes Irregular Menstruation Post Delivery?

my wife gave birth to a baby boy, she did not see her period after delivering and during the whole period of breastfeeding the baby. which lasting for 18 months but recently a month after stoped breastfeeding, she is experiencing heavy period and at irregular intervals. Can you please give information and advice
Mon, 23 Mar 2015
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Dear thanks for choosing HCM.

Don't worry, it is a physiological process. Breast feeding inhibits ovulation in women, this results in absence of periods. That is why breast feeding acts as a contraception.

First period after prolonged break is always heavy, so don't worry. For few months periods will be irregular. By 2 to 3 months she will start having regular periods.
Meanwhile start using contraceptives if you are not planning pregnancy.

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What Causes Irregular Menstruation Post Delivery?

Dear thanks for choosing HCM. Don t worry, it is a physiological process. Breast feeding inhibits ovulation in women, this results in absence of periods. That is why breast feeding acts as a contraception. First period after prolonged break is always heavy, so don t worry. For few months periods will be irregular. By 2 to 3 months she will start having regular periods. Meanwhile start using contraceptives if you are not planning pregnancy. I hope my reply will benefit you. Please write to HCM for follow up queries. Hit a thanks. Thank you. I wish you and your family good health.