Patient's question:
Before I got married, my periods were very regular—just two or three days apart. But since I had my son, my periods have been irregular. Now, they always come 10 days late. What could be the reason for this? Hello, I’m not pregnant, so how should I treat this menstrual irregularity?Doctor's answer:
After giving birth, your menstrual cycle is delayed by ten days each time. This is considered to be related to changes in the hormonal levels in your body after childbirth. In fact, if your cycle is consistently delayed by ten days and you have no other discomforts, there is no need to be overly concerned. It may simply be that your menstrual cycle has become relatively longer, giving the impression of a delay, and does not require treatment. If you are still worried, you can visit a hospital for a thorough examination of sex hormones, such as the six major hormones, and take some menstrual-regulating medications under the guidance of a doctor.