Patient's question:
I got my period three months after my C-section (the baby is now being mixed-fed). Is this normal? Also, when can I get an IUD placed?Doctor's answer:
The onset of postpartum menstruation is related to whether the mother is breastfeeding, the duration of breastfeeding, the mother's age, and the ability of the ovaries to recover. It has no direct relationship with whether a cesarean section was performed. Generally speaking, non-breastfeeding mothers usually experience menstruation again 6-10 weeks after delivery. Some may start menstruating as early as a month after giving birth, while others may not recover until the baby is one year old. During this period, it is important to practice contraception.