how long did it take you to get your period back after breastfeeding? SERIOUS ANSWERS ONLYPPLEASE/ thanks
2007-02-21 07:36:22 · 9 answers · asked by miraclebaby_2006 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
its been 5 months for me and still no period...my doctor said 2 months ago that it was a concern now hes staying it will come by tomorrow. my doc told me to take marvelon which i did imon my 5th day of sugar pills and still no period..what a dink
2007-02-21 07:44:49 · update #1
we use only condoms.
2007-02-22 13:18:03 · update #2
I BF my daughter for 3.5 months (due to supply) and my period didnt start for another 19 months...
2007-02-26 11:58:19 · answer #1 · answered by *G* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once you quit breastfeeding, it should only take you a month before you get your period again. Think of it this way: Breastfeeding was just like still being pregnant- that was what your body was being tricked into thinking due to your hormones. Now that you've stopped, those hormones have stopped. Now your period will start coming at their normal 28 day intervals (if you're normal, that is).
2007-02-21 07:41:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got my period back after 3 months. But that's not really relevant. It can vary greatly. If you are exclusively breastfeeding, it is completely normal to go at LEAST 6 months without a period. The fact that your doctor is worried concerns me. Does your doctor know that you're nursing? If so, you should ask him/her to research "lactation ammenorea" (it means lack of periods due to breastfeeding). Enjoy the time without your monthly "friend"!
2007-02-23 14:30:50 · answer #3 · answered by nova147_01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got my period back *while* I was breastfeeding. I think it came back when my baby was 6 months old. She's 20 months old, I'm still breastfeeding her and I have normal periods every month like clockwork.
It all depends on the person, I guess.
2007-02-27 03:29:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I breastfed both my girls ,19 months with first and 2 and a bit years with second. I didnt get my period until they were around 18 months old.
2007-02-21 10:44:49 · answer #5 · answered by Monkey Magic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I weaned my 1st son at 8 months and got my period back when he was 13 months.
I weaned my 2nd son at 14 1/2 months but got my period when he was 7 months.
2007-02-21 08:08:28 · answer #6 · answered by Angela G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister didn't get her period for over four months after she stopped breastfeeding. I think it's different for everyone, though.
2007-02-21 07:43:58 · answer #7 · answered by JennyRose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any chance you're pregnant again? It happened to my best friend. She was actually STILL breastfeeding when she got pregnant again.
2007-02-22 12:53:44 · answer #8 · answered by katheek77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to look at your nutritional status, if you are undernourished or severely lacking in certain nutrients, calories, or even body fat you will not menstruate.
2007-02-21 07:49:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋