Patient's question:
I've had my baby for almost three months. My first period came on day 34, but the second one hasn't arrived yet, and it's been almost 60 days. What's going on? (The baby is breastfeeding, but there's very little milk, so they are mainly formula-fed.)Doctor's answer:
The return of menstruation after childbirth is related to whether the postpartum mother is breastfeeding, the duration of breastfeeding, the mother's age, and the ability of the ovaries to recover. How long does menstruation return after a cesarean section? There is no uniform time for this. Generally speaking, non-breastfeeding mothers usually experience the return of menstruation 6-10 weeks after childbirth, with an average return of ovulation around 10 weeks postpartum. Breastfeeding mothers experience delayed menstruation, with some not experiencing menstruation during the breastfeeding period, while others have it return after several months, with an average return of ovulation 4-6 months postpartum. Before menstruation resumes, ovulation may have already recovered, so if there is sexual activity, it is essential to take contraceptive measures.