After a woman gives birth how many days does she menstruate?

Question

I'm really curious. I hate my periods and i hope that it's not too much. I heard that it's over a month.

Answer 1

Hi Steph... I don't think you can put a fixed time on it as it varies from woman to woman. However, it does generally last longer than a typical period and this is probably because it is going to take some time for the hormones to settle down and also the condition of the womb and its lining too. Don't worry about that. It is normal.

Answer 2

1.. you don't menstruate after a baby. You start menstruating once your cycle begins after you've ovulated after giving birth.

2. the bleeding after delivery is called Lochia. This is your body getting rid of your uterin lining and everything that was used to support the pregnancy etc etc..

3. It usually lasts around 6 weeks. It generally starts out extremely heavy- but gradually gets lighter and lighter and eventually goes away. Usually breastfeeding shortens the length of time.

4. When you have a baby- honestly lochia is going to be one of the last things on your mind. If you think you can't handle a period wait until you have a baby. Labor pains are 2384923423 times worse than any freaking menstraul cramps and once you have the baby you'll be so sleep deprived you arent really going to care that you're bleeding or leaking milk through all of your bras and shirts... Besides when you're pregnant- you get 10 months PERIOD FREE- so even if you bleed for 6 weeks after giving birth- when you add it all up- you're still missing out on 4 months of having a period.

Answer 3

Breastfeeding will put off your menstruation longer. Some women won't menstruate at all while they breast feed but some may start up again even a few weeks after giving birth.

As to the length of menstruation: It depends on your body. You may experience more or less heavy flows and more or less regularity following giving birth. You're body needs to readjust to the hormones involved in non-pregnant life. You will, however, menstruate again.

I'd suggest just accepting it as a human function. Frankly, it's a lot less inconvenient than, say, defecating, but we don't whine about that. You don't have to love it but if you don't fight the concept and do accept it as a part of life it will be easier to deal with.

Birth control medications can help regulate menstruation as well as reduce the amount of time you spend menstruating. Your doctor can help you find the right one for you.

If your PMS does interfere with your life do talk to your doctor. You may need medication just to help keep your hormones balanced.

Answer 4

If no breast feeding ocuurs, 6-8 weeks generally.
The golden rule is that the first period you have after childbirth is always weird. The good new is that they almost always get better from there.
Pain and heavy menstrual flow also extremely common after giving birth, simply because your body isn't accustomed to ovulating and menstruating regularly, so your initial period may be tougher on your system.

Answer 5

some women it is different the average is usually about 6 weeks and thats with breastfeeding or not. I breast feed both of my kids and it was 6 weeks the first 4 weeks the second.

Answer 6

it depends upon their menstrual cycle.it may differ from person to person. generally it may occur from 15 days to a month. for me it continued for 3 months due to some hormonal problems and unrest after my operation. i suffered a lot for the 3 months even breast fed my son.

Answer 7

I did for 6 weeks and then 2 weeks later had my regular cycle grrrrrrrrr.

Answer 8

If no breast feeding occurs, 6-8 weeks generally.

Answer 9

maximum of two months both regular and irregular menstruation.

Answer 10

depends if you breast feeds... my advice is for you to breast feed so that you cant have menstruation for a period of time.