Patient's question:
Postpartum menstrual irregularity for over a year, about a year now. It's always delayed by half a month. This time, after the menstrual period was delayed by five days, there was spotting with a small amount of black objects, but there were no discomforts in the body.Doctor's answer:
Hello, after childbirth, prolactin levels often decrease during breastfeeding, which can lead to the recurrence of menstrual irregularities. In most cases, this condition typically normalizes three to six months after weaning. Currently, experiencing minimal skin peeling after sexual intercourse may indicate the onset of menstruation, but it could also be caused by gynecological conditions such as cervical erosion.Guidance and suggestions: It is recommended to wait and see for a while. If skin peeling frequently occurs after sexual intercourse, it may be necessary to visit a hospital for cervical screening to rule out the possibility of cervical erosion. For frequent menstrual delays, you can consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner to use herbal remedies that tonify the kidneys and replenish qi and blood for a period of time.