Patient's question:
Other: I have been weaned for 1 month, but my period hasn't come yet. However, there is sticky discharge. Is it normal?Doctor's answer:
After weaning, menstruation will return, while breastfeeding can affect the onset of menstruation. However, after stopping breastfeeding, there is no fixed time for menstruation—it can come earlier or later. Menstruation generally resumes about 6 weeks postpartum. For women who breastfeed, ovulation and menstruation return later, with the delay varying from person to person. Most women experience this within 6 months, while some may not have their period until a year later. Most women have a heavier menstrual flow during this period, averaging about one-third more than usual. The second period will return to normal, and no treatment is necessary. It is also important to practice contraception during this phase to avoid pregnancy after menstruation returns.